Cardinals vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for Sept. 17
Published 7:24 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (75-75) will take on Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (71-79) at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 17. First pitch is set for 7:45 p.m. ET.
At +120, the Pirates are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Cardinals, who are -145. This matchup has a total of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).
Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!
Cardinals vs. Pirates Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Venue: Busch Stadium
- TV Channel: SportsNet PT
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.
Matchup Betting Info
- Moneyline Favorite: Cardinals -145
- Moneyline Underdog: Pirates +120
- Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)
Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Cardinals are sending Lance Lynn (6-4) to the mound to make his 23rd start of the season. He is 6-4 with a 3.96 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 111 1/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the righty went five innings against the Cincinnati Reds, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- Lynn heads into the outing with six quality starts under his belt this year.
- Lynn will try to build on a five-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.1 frames per outing).
- In six of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
Cardinals Hitting & Pitching Performance
- The Cardinals are 24th in baseball with 153 home runs. They average one per game.
- St. Louis’ .387 slugging percentage ranks 22nd in baseball.
- The Cardinals rank 12th in MLB with a .246 batting average.
- St. Louis ranks 25th in runs scored with 611 (4.1 per game).
- The Cardinals are 16th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .309.
- The Cardinals strike out 8.1 times per game to rank 11th in MLB.
- St. Louis has the 17th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.09).
- St. Louis’ pitching staff is 26th in MLB with a collective 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Pitchers for the Cardinals combine for the 17th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.263).
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.