MLB picks today: Pirates vs. Cardinals odds, prediction, preview

Pittsburgh Pirates are 24-34 and 8.5 games back in both the divisional and wild card race. They entered the season with the second-lowest win total (64) in the MLB. The Pirates have lost six games in a row and are on a six-game losing streak. St. Louis Cardinals are -190 home favorites.

Mitch Keller (2-5, 5.26) and Zack Thompson (0-0, 2.25) are probable pitchers for the Pirates and Cardinals today.

Zack Thompson has played just four innings at the MLB level. The Cardinals bullpen is expected to do some heavy lifting in this one. Mitch Keller has a 5.26 ERA. Pittsburgh is a +138 underdog. The Pirates are not very good on offense. They rank 28th in wRC+ and wOBA. Sean Zerillo’s Action Network MLB Model makes the Pirates a -138 favorite. It's a wager you lose more often than you win, but the Bucs are well worth a bet at current prices.

Pittsburgh Pirates are +155 (BetMGM) against the Cardinals.