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Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals 5/5/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals in this MLB game. We've got quite the contrast in streaks here with the Pirates coming in on a four-game losing streak and the Cardinals riding a two-game winning streak.

Taking a closer look at the standings, the Pirates currently sit in the 5th position with 12 wins and 23 losses. Their recent struggles have been reflected in their 5-11 away record and a 3.4 points scored per game average, while allowing 4.6 points against them.

On the other side, the Cardinals are in a slightly better position at 4th with 16 wins and 19 losses. They have been strong at home with a 12-6 record and have been scoring an average of 4.5 points per game while giving up 4.7 points.

In terms of power ratings, the Pirates have a rating of -52.91 with a win percentage of 0.353 and a minimal points differential of -0.04. The Cardinals, with a power rating of -47.05 and a win percentage of 0.424, also have a slight edge in points differential at -0.01.

Now, let's talk odds. The game odds favor the Cardinals as the home team with a point spread of -1.5, indicating they are the favorites to win. The moneyline odds stand at -141 for the Cardinals and +118 for the Pirates, showing that the sportsbooks are leaning towards a Cardinals victory.

The over/under is set at 8.5 points, with both the over and under having odds of -120. This suggests a closely contested game where oddsmakers anticipate a relatively low-scoring affair.

In conclusion, considering the recent form of both teams, the Cardinals' stronger home record, and the odds in their favor, they seem to have the edge in this matchup. However, baseball is a game of surprises, and anything can happen on any given day. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the game as these two teams battle it out on the diamond.

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Pittsburgh Pirates to beat the home team St. Louis Cardinals 5-3

Max Prophet Free Pick St. Louis Cardinals (-140)