Cardinals vs. Pirates Game 3 Preview: Betting Picks and Matchup Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off in the third game of their 4-game series at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Cardinals currently lead the season series 2-0, having won the first two games of the series. The Cardinals won Game 2 as underdogs, with 1B Alec Burleson and RF Jordan Walker making significant contributions. The Pirates, despite being favored in each game, find themselves down 0-2 in the series, with 3B Nick Gonzales standing out for his performance.
The pitching matchup for the third game features RHP Andre Pallante for the Cardinals and RHP Bubba Chandler for the Pirates. Both pitchers have similar stats, making it a close matchup. The Pirates are looking to break their losing streak and have had success against Pallante in the past. The Cardinals have never faced Chandler, giving him a potential advantage.
The teams are evenly matched offensively, with the Pirates ranking ninth and the Cardinals ranking tenth in runs scored in the majors. The pitching matchup is also close, making it challenging to pick a winner based on the moneyline. However, betting on the Pirates to cover the spread at -1.5 could be a good option, as they are motivated to end their losing streak. Additionally, betting on the under 8.5 runs could be a wise choice after a high-scoring game on Tuesday.
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