The Cardinals will play the Pirates on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 12:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - As the 2025 season continues, the St. Louis Cardinals possess a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Pittsburgh Pirates now have a 85.33 power ranking. Teams with a higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will typically be moneyline favorites.
- Visiting St. Louis Cardinals - The St. Louis Cardinals head into this matchup with a 11-16 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 7th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates will throw the first pitch possessing a 13-16 home team record. That puts them 7th for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - St. Louis Cardinals batters have produced 256 runs, ranking them 8th Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 26th (164) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - St. Louis Cardinals pitchers and fielders have allowed 216 runs, ranking them 18th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates now rank 11th Overall, allowing 236 runs.
- Team Streaks - The St. Louis Cardinals lost their last game. Their opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last 2 games.
- Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The St. Louis Cardinals have a 30-24 Overall record (3.0 GB National Central Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates notching a 19-36 Overall standing (14.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Cardinals be sailin' to Pittsburgh to plunder a victory... (Arrr, the Pirates be no match for the mighty Redbirds on Wednesday). With a record of 30-24, the Cardinals be lookin' to keep their winning ways. (Ye best be watchin' as they look to continue their hot streak). The Pirates, with a record of 19-36, be strugglin' to stay afloat... (Prepare to witness a swashbucklin' showdown on the baseball diamond).
The Redbirds be holdin' a win percentage of 0.556, while the Pirates be laggin' at 0.345... (There be no doubt who be the stronger crew in this battle). In their last 10 games, the Cardinals be standin' at 6-4, while the Pirates be at 4-6... (The odds be in favor of the Cardinals comin' out on top). So gather 'round, ye landlubbers, and get ready for a showdown... (This be a game ye won't want to miss).
Check out this game's prop bets below, bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks, and review each team's standing at the bottom of the page. Let the battle begin on the diamond, may the best team emerge victorious!
Best Cardinals at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite St. Louis Cardinals |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite St. Louis Cardinals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The St. Louis Cardinals are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -102 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 -118 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The St. Louis Cardinals are -1.5 +145 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -175 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Cardinals
Pirates
7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | -120+100 |
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 50%.
- St. Louis Cardinals bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for St. Louis Cardinals is 54.55%.
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
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Cardinals
Pirates
First Team to Score
7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Cardinals
Pirates
Tie
1st Inning Winner
7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | +280+333-140Bet |
Cardinals
Pirates
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | +130+154+275Bet |
Cardinals
Pirates
To Extra Innings
7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | Yes +725No -1200Bet |
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Cardinals
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
STL at PIT 7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1183.5 u -110Bet |
Cardinals
Total Runs
STL at PIT 7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +110Bet |
Mitch Keller
Strikeouts Thrown
STL at PIT 7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
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Sonny Gray
Strikeouts Thrown
STL at PIT 7/02/25 12:35pm EDT | 5.5 o -1505.5 u +115Bet |
St. Louis Cardinals & Pittsburgh Pirates Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
St. Louis Cardinals World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cardinals | +6000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pirates | +100000 Bet |
St. Louis Cardinals & Pittsburgh Pirates Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| St. Louis Cardinals | 30 | 24 | 0.556 | +5.0 | 19-8 | 11-16 | 256 | 216 | +40 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 36 | 0.345 | +16.5 | 13-16 | 6-20 | 164 | 236 | -72 | L2 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 12:35 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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