Pirates vs. Cardinals: Starting Lineups, Odds, Weather, & Stats (6/12/24) Play Ohio

The Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to play the St. Louis Cardinals on June 12, at 7:45 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. The game will be aired on BSMW. Betting odds are set at +145 for the Pirates and -172 for the Cardinals. The forecast predicts few clouds with a high of 87°F. This matchup is crucial for MLB betting enthusiasts looking for insights into the NL Central division clash.

Pirates vs. Cardinals Pre-Game Odds For June 12

For MLB betting enthusiasts looking at the Pittsburgh Pirates versus St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MLB betting odds across various sportsbooks show the Cardinals as the favorites. The moneyline varies slightly but consistently favors the Cardinals. The over/under is set around 8.0 runs, indicating expectations for a moderately scoring game. Run lines and payouts differ across Ohio sportsbooks, offering bettors multiple options.

Bet365: Cardinals -175, Pirates +145, over/under 8.0
BetMGM: Cardinals -172, Pirates +144, over/under 8.0
Caesars: Cardinals -170, Pirates +143, over/under 7.5
BetRivers: Cardinals -175, Pirates +145, over/under 8.0

Odds are subject to change between the Pirates and Cardinals.

Pirates vs. Cardinals projected starting lineups For Wednesday

Pirates starting lineup

DH Andrew McCutchen (R)
LF Bryan Reynolds (S)
RF Connor Joe (R)
SS Oneil Cruz (L)
3B Ke’Bryan Hayes (R)
2B Nick Gonzales (R)
1B Rowdy Tellez (L)
C Yasmani Grandal (S)
CF Jack Suwinski (L)

Cardinals starting lineup

SS Masyn Winn (R)
LF Brendan Donovan (L)
1B Paul Goldschmidt (R)
3B Nolan Arenado (R)
C Iván Herrera (R)
DH Alec Burleson (L)
RF Dylan Carlson (S)
2B Nolan Gorman (L)
CF Michael Siani (L)

Pirates vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers For Wednesday

Starters	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K%	BB%
(PIT) Bailey Falter (L)	3-3	3.69	1.04	16.3	6.7
(STL) Sonny Gray (R)	7-4	3.21	1.07	32.8	7.6

Pirates vs. Cardinals Injuries For June 12

Pittsburgh Pirates: Notable injuries include Martín Pérez (SP) with a groin injury, Johan Oviedo (SP) out for the season following Tommy John surgery, Marco Gonzales (SP) with a left forearm strain, Ryan Borucki (RP) dealing with left triceps inflammation, and Ji Hwan Bae (2B) sidelined with a right wrist sprain.

St. Louis Cardinals: Key injuries feature Steven Matz (SP) with a lower back strain expected back late June, Willson Contreras (C) recovering from left forearm surgery expected early July, Keynan Middleton (RP) out for the season with a right forearm flexor strain, Giovanny Gallegos (RP) with a right shoulder impingement expected back mid-June, and Tommy Edman (SS) recovering from a right wrist sprain expected early July.

Projected lineups and injuries are pulled from Sportsdata.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Pre-Game Analysis

Heading into their next MLB game at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, the Pittsburgh Pirates are positioned second in the NL Central Division, with a record of 32-34. Their performance in the last 10 games has been positive, securing 6 wins. Notably, their batting average stands at .23, and they have hit 60 home runs this season. The Pirates’ pitching staff has accumulated 562 strikeouts, maintaining an ERA of 3.91. In their most recent game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pirates secured a win Tuesday, scoring 2 runs off 3 hits.

Runs per game: 4.1
Team average: .23
Team home runs: 60
Team Stolen bases: 38
Team ERA: 3.91
Team pitching strikeouts: 562

St. Louis Cardinals: Pre-Game Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals, set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates, rank third in the NL Central Division with a 31-34 record. Their last 10 games saw them win 4 times, indicating a need to bounce back. The Cardinals boast a .235 batting average and have launched 62 home runs this season. Their pitchers have struck out 543 opponents, with an ERA standing at 4.08. Despite losing their last game, the Cardinals aim to leverage their home advantage at Busch Stadium against the Pirates.

Runs per game: 3.9
Team average: .235
Team home runs: 62
Team Stolen bases: 31
Team ERA: 4.08
Team pitching strikeouts: 543

Player Stats for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The matchup at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, features key players from the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, crucial for mlb betting enthusiasts. Bryan Reynolds and Nolan Gorman are spotlighted for their significant contributions to their teams. Reynolds, leading the Pirates with a .263 batting average and 35 RBIs, faces Cardinals’ Gorman, who leads his team with 15 home runs and 33 RBIs. This game presents a critical analysis point for odds and performance predictions.

Pittsburgh Pirates Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

The Pirates’ performance hinges on key players like Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz. Reynolds leads in batting average and RBIs, while Cruz tops the home run charts. Connor Joe’s runs and Michael A. Taylor’s stolen bases are vital stats for the team’s strategy.

AVG Leader: Bryan Reynolds .263
HR Leader: Oneil Cruz 9
RBI Leader: Bryan Reynolds 35
Runs Leader: Connor Joe 36
SB Leader: Michael A. Taylor 5

St. Louis Cardinals Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

The Cardinals count on Masyn Winn and Nolan Gorman for offensive strength, with Winn leading in batting average and stolen bases, and Gorman in home runs and RBIs. Paul Goldschmidt’s runs scored also play a crucial role in the team’s dynamics.