Cardinals vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds for Wednesday, July 2

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The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals on July 2, 2025. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on FDSMW.

Find my MLB betting preview and Cardinals vs Pirates prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.

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My Cardinals vs Pirates Prediction

  • Cardinals vs Pirates picks: Under 8

My Cardinals vs Pirates best bet is Under 8. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.


Cardinals vs Pirates Odds

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July 2, 2025
12:35 p.m. EDT
FDSMW
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Cardinals Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
-157
8
-100o / -115u
-126
Pirates Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1.5
+130
8
-100o / -115u
+106
Odds via BetMGM. Get up-to-the-minute MLB odds here.
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Cardinals vs Pirates Prediction, Betting Analysis

This MLB totals system focuses on regular-season matchups in which both teams are entering the second or later game of a series after producing minimal offense in their previous outing.

When teams come off one- or two-game streaks of low scoring, particularly early to mid-series, the market can overcorrect or undervalue continued offensive stagnation. This model anticipates that trend to persist and suggests betting on the under when recent results and situational rhythm point to a slow-paced, low-output environment.

Overall, this system is 1380-1108-122 (55%) and has produced a 7% ROI. This season, it is 51-33-0 (61%) and has generated a 17% ROI.

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Evan Abrams / Bet Labs – Series Unders: Off Low-Scoring Games
betting on the Under
the series game # is between 2 and 10
the Home teams' 1 Game points scored streak is between 0 and 2
the Visiting teams' 1 Game points scored streak is between 0 and 2
the game is played during the Regular season
$18,380
WON
1380-1108-120
RECORD
55%
WIN%

Pick: Under 8


Moneyline

This system doesn't see any value in betting the Cardinals vs. Pirates moneyline.


Run Line (Spread)

Similar to the moneyline, this system is going to pass on the Cardinals vs. Pirates run line.


Over/Under

As detailed above, this MLB betting system has found value in betting the Cardinals vs. Pirates total and suggests a play on the under.


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