St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates Odds, Picks & Prediction
Pittsburgh Pirates will win against St. Louis Cardinals, predicted score 5-3. Pirates ride a 5-game win streak with 8-2 L10 record, averaging 5.7 runs scored and 3.2 allowed. Cardinals at 6-4 L10 allow 4.9 runs per game, while Pirates' elite defense ranks #1 vs. walks, hits, total bases, and home runs.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date
- Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:05 PM ET
- Spread
- Pittsburgh Pirates -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- Pittsburgh Pirates - / St. Louis Cardinals -
- Best Bet
- Pirates Moneyline
- Prediction
- Pirates 5, Cardinals 3
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:05 PM ET. Pittsburgh enters red-hot with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, scoring 5.7 runs per game while allowing just 3.2. They're on a W5 streak, showcasing dominant form. The Cardinals are solid at 6-4 L10, averaging 4.6 runs scored but leaky at 4.9 allowed, with a W1 streak.
Head-to-head in the last 5 meetings (all Pirates at Cardinals): Pirates won 6-1, lost 1-4, won 2-1, won 8-3, lost 6-7. Pirates hold a 3-2 edge, proving competitive.
Both teams boast elite defenses. Pittsburgh ranks #1 in MLB allowing strikeouts (0/game to PRs), total bases (0/game), walks (0/game), hits (0/game), and home runs (0/game). Cardinals top MLB in allowing walks (0/game), strikeouts (0/game), total bases (0/game), hits (0/game), and home runs (0/game). Expect a pitcher's duel.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Pirates (Home) | Cardinals (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 8-2 | 6-4 |
| PPG | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Opp PPG | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Streak | W5 | W1 |
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team. Both squads are at full strength.
Consensus Odds Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates are favored across the board: Spread Pittsburgh Pirates -, Moneyline Pittsburgh Pirates - / St. Louis Cardinals -, Total O/U TBD. Pirates' superior form (8-2 L10 vs 6-4) and home advantage justify the favoritism. Their defense edges suggest low-scoring affair.
Defensive Edges to Watch
- St. Louis Cardinals allows MLB walks rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB strikeouts rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows MLB strikeouts rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB total bases rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows MLB total bases rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB walks rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB hits rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows MLB hits rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- St. Louis Cardinals allows MLB home runs rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB home runs rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
Best Bets
- Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline: Pirates' 8-2 L10, 5.7 PPG, W5 streak overpower Cardinals' 4.9 allowed.
- Pittsburgh Pirates Spread: Home favorites leverage elite #1 rankings in hits, walks, total bases allowed.
- Under (once total posts): Both teams #1 in multiple defensive categories; Pirates games average 8.9 total runs.
Prediction
Pittsburgh Pirates 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3. Pirates' hot streak and defensive dominance seal a home win.
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