Cardinals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for July 22

Published 12:25 pm Monday, July 22, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (50-49) will lean on Bryan Reynolds when they host Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (52-47) at PNC Park on Monday, July 22. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 PM ET.

Oddsmakers have listed the Pirates (-125) as moneyline favorites against the Cardinals (+105). This game carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Cardinals vs. Pirates Game Info

  • Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: BSMW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Pirates -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cardinals +105
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Cardinals’ Andre Pallante (4-4) will make his ninth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched on Wednesday, July 10 in his last outing, a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
  • In eight starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in two of them.
  • Pallante has pitched five or more innings in four straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has eight appearances with no earned runs allowed in 17 chances this season.

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Cardinals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cardinals’ 101 home runs rank 22nd in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 264 extra-base hits, St. Louis ranks 19th in MLB with a .389 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Cardinals have a team batting average of .247 this season, which ranks 12th among MLB teams.
  • St. Louis has scored 415 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • The Cardinals have an on-base percentage of .310 this season, which ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Cardinals rank 18th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.
  • St. Louis pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.00 ERA this year, which ranks 15th in MLB.
  • St. Louis has an 8.2 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 25th in the majors.
  • Cardinals pitchers have a 1.265 WHIP this season, 17th in the majors.

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