The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB matchup featuring starting pitchers Sonny Gray for the Cardinals and Bubba Chandler for the Pirates. Both teams have battled recently with close encounters, the Cardinals looking to leverage home advantage after a tight 7-6 win in their last meeting.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals have been solid at home with recent wins, including a 5-0 shutout against the Pirates earlier in the season. The Pirates have struggled on the road and enter this game after a narrow loss to the Cardinals, showing competitive but inconsistent performance.
Recent head-to-head meetings have been competitive, including a close 7-6 win by the Cardinals on August 25 and a 5-0 Cardinals win earlier in the year. The Cardinals have a slight edge in recent encounters.
No major injuries reported affecting starting players or key lineups for either team as of game time.
Weather conditions at Busch Stadium are expected to be clear with no significant wind impact that might affect hitting or pitching. The Cardinals benefit from familiar home conditions.
The Cardinals are motivated to maintain their edge in the division and secure home field dominance, while the Pirates are aiming to improve their road record and gain momentum late in the season.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Pittsburgh Pirates: +104, St. Louis Cardinals: -122
St. Louis Cardinals win
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Pittsburgh Pirates: -196 (-1.5), St. Louis Cardinals: +162 (+1.5)
Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over: -105 (8.5), Under: -115 (8.5)
Under 8.5 runs
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: St. Louis Cardinals at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 4.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Cardinals are favored to win, leveraging home advantage, stronger pitching matchup, and recent successful head-to-head performance.
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 5 – Pittsburgh Pirates 3
The upcoming MLB matchup features the Pittsburgh Pirates hosting the Colorado Rockies. The Pirates won their last encounter on August 23, 2025, with a score of 5-1, demonstrating strong pitching and effective offense. Both teams have been inconsistent this season, but the Pirates appear to have the edge due to home advantage and recent form.
Key Factors to Consider
The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown improved offensive output recently, winning their last game decisively against the Rockies. The Rockies have struggled offensively and pitching-wise, leading to lower confidence in their ability to come back strong. The Pirates' pitching staff has limited runs effectively, and their batting lineup has been productive at home.
In the recent direct matchup on August 23, 2025, the Pirates defeated the Rockies 5-1. Over the season, the Pirates have had better results when playing at home against the Rockies, giving them a psychological and statistical edge.
No significant injuries reported for either team ahead of this game, maintaining a full-strength roster for both sides.
The game is played at the Pirates' home venue, which favors Pittsburgh due to familiarity and crowd support. Weather conditions are expected to be neutral with no adverse effects on game play.
The Pirates are motivated to continue their winning streak and solidify their playoff contention, while the Rockies seek to recover momentum after a recent loss. Pittsburgh’s recent home success adds to their confidence.
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Pittsburgh Pirates 0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 7.5 28%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 7.5 at 28% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 28.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The Pittsburgh Pirates are favored to win based on their recent performance, home advantage, and superior pitching. The likely outcome is a Pirates win by more than 1.5 runs and a total score slightly under 7.5 runs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Toronto Blue Jays in an interleague matchup. The Blue Jays entered with a strong overall record (74-53) and division lead in the AL East, while the Pirates struggle in the NL Central (53-74) but have a respectable home record (35-30). The Blue Jays have won 8 of the last 10 meetings between the teams. Recent form shows a split in the current series, with the Pirates winning 5-2 on Aug 18 and Toronto taking the next game 7-3. Toronto’s star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is day-to-day with a hamstring injury and missed the previous game.
Key Factors to Consider
The Blue Jays, despite a .500 road record (32-32), play as favorites due to overall stronger season performance and recent head-to-head dominance. Pittsburgh has home advantage and performed decently at PNC Park, capitalizing on some Blue Jays errors in recent games.
Toronto leads recent meetings decisively, winning 8 of the last 10 games against Pittsburgh. However, the Pirates won the most recent game between these teams 5-2.
Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has left hamstring inflammation, listed day-to-day and missed the previous game. No major injuries are reported for Pittsburgh.
Home field advantage favors the Pirates. Weather and other external conditions at PNC Park on August 20 are assumed neutral with no reported disruptions.
Toronto aims to secure a series win and maintain momentum as AL East leaders. Pittsburgh, currently with a losing record, is motivated to protect home turf and spoil Toronto's ambitions.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Pittsburgh Pirates: +140, Toronto Blue Jays: -155
Toronto Blue Jays
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Pittsburgh Pirates (+1.5): -123, Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5): +103
Toronto Blue Jays -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -115, Under 8.5: -105
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Toronto Blue Jays -8%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 8%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Toronto Blue Jays are favored to win due to stronger season performance and recent dominance in head-to-head matchups, although the Pirates' home advantage and recent win keep the game competitive.
Predicted Score: Toronto Blue Jays 6 – Pittsburgh Pirates 4
The Chicago Cubs are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates for the final game in a three-game MLB series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs, with a stronger recent record and home-field advantage, face a Pirates team struggling with pitching and offense over their last 10 games.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cubs have a significantly better record (69-53) compared to the Pirates (52-72). The Pirates have underperformed recently with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games and a high team ERA of 5.86. Offensive leaders for the Pirates include Bryan Reynolds with 61 RBIs and Andrew McCutchen batting .241, but the overall offensive production and pitching are below average. Cubs show more consistency and stronger pitching performances.
This game is the rubber match in the 3-game series between Cubs and Pirates. Cubs won the first two games, including a dominant 14-0 and a 7-1 victory on August 11 and prior recent matchups, indicating a solid upper hand in the current season.
No major injury reports affecting key players were found for either team shortly before the game, suggesting both teams will field near full-strength rosters.
Playing at Wrigley Field provides a home-field advantage for the Cubs with familiar conditions. Weather or other external factors have not been reported to be adversely affecting gameplay.
The Cubs are motivated to maintain their strong position in the NL Central, while the Pirates, with a challenging season record, may be focused on rebuilding and testing younger players.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Chicago Cubs: -200, Pittsburgh Pirates: 168
Chicago Cubs win
★★★☆☆ 57%
Spread
Chicago Cubs: -1.5, Pittsburgh Pirates: 1.5
Chicago Cubs to cover -1.5 spread
★★★☆☆ 54%
Over/under
Over 7.5: -115, Under 7.5: -105
Over 7.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 56%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Chicago Cubs -99%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 7.5 -99%
⚠️ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Given recent performance, pitching matchup, and home advantage, the Cubs are favored to win but expect a competitive game potentially scoring over the total runs line.
Predicted Score: Chicago Cubs 5 – Pittsburgh Pirates 4