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Cardinals vs Pirates Betting History
The Cardinals and Pirates have met 174 times in the regular season since 2016, and the Cardinals lead the series 100-74. Betting the Cardinals on the closing moneyline in every meeting returned +6.48u; betting the Pirates returned -11.91u. The games went 75-90-9 against the total, leaning under.
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season meetings only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Cardinals vs Pirates betting summary
The moneyline favorite won 87 of 168 meetings with a clear favorite (51.8%). Betting the favorite every time returned -22.34u; betting the underdog every time returned +17.34u. The Cardinals were 87-87 on the run line in the series.
Cardinals vs Pirates results by season
Moneyline units risk 1 unit on that team in every meeting at the closing price.
| Season | Games | Cardinals record | Cardinals ML units | Pirates ML units | Cardinals run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 7-6 | +2.77u | -2.02u | 9-4 | 6-6-1 | 7.69 | 8.54 |
| 2025 | 13 | 6-7 | -1.84u | +1.12u | 6-7 | 5-8-0 | 7.88 | 6.54 |
| 2024 | 13 | 8-5 | +2.22u | -3.50u | 10-3 | 3-10-0 | 8.12 | 6.15 |
| 2023 | 13 | 4-9 | -6.23u | +7.54u | 3-10 | 6-6-1 | 9.12 | 8.31 |
| 2022 | 19 | 13-6 | +1.88u | -3.98u | 10-9 | 12-5-2 | 8.00 | 10.16 |
| 2021 | 19 | 12-7 | +1.15u | -1.09u | 10-9 | 7-9-3 | 8.42 | 8.68 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5-4 | +0.35u | +0.92u | 2-7 | 5-4-0 | 7.78 | 7.00 |
| 2019 | 18 | 13-5 | +5.50u | -5.10u | 12-6 | 9-8-1 | 8.67 | 10.06 |
| 2018 | 19 | 11-8 | +1.03u | -2.69u | 9-10 | 7-11-1 | 8.21 | 8.42 |
| 2017 | 19 | 11-8 | +0.49u | -3.24u | 5-14 | 6-13-0 | 8.39 | 8.53 |
| 2016 | 19 | 10-9 | -0.84u | +0.12u | 11-8 | 9-10-0 | 8.11 | 9.58 |
| All | 174 | 100-74 | +6.48u | -11.91u | 87-87 | 75-90-9 | 8.24 | 8.56 |
Cardinals vs Pirates by ballpark
| Venue | Games | Cardinals record | Cardinals ML units | Cardinals run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Avg runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Cardinals home park | 90 | 53-37 | -1.48u | 43-47 | 35-49-6 | 8.18 | 8.08 |
| At Pirates home park | 84 | 47-37 | +7.96u | 44-40 | 40-41-3 | 8.30 | 9.08 |
Last 20 Cardinals vs Pirates games with closing odds
| Date | Game | Score | Winner | Close ML (away / home) | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 1-2 | Pirates | +138 / -167 | 7 | Under |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 5-1 | Cardinals | +114 / -138 | 7.5 | Under |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 0-2 | Pirates | +140 / -169 | 7 | Under |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Pirates at Cardinals | 5-4 | Pirates | -119 / +111 | 7.5 | Over |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Pirates at Cardinals | 6-2 | Pirates | +114 / -123 | 8 | Push |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Pirates at Cardinals | 1-4 | Cardinals | -112 / +105 | 7.5 | Under |
| May 21, 2026 | Pirates at Cardinals | 6-2 | Pirates | -120 / -101 | 7 | Over |
| May 20, 2026 | Pirates at Cardinals | 7-0 | Pirates | -102 / -118 | 7.5 | Under |
| May 19, 2026 | Pirates at Cardinals | 6-9 | Cardinals | -110 / -110 | 8 | Over |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 10-5 | Cardinals | +206 / -230 | 7.5 | Over |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 5-4 | Cardinals | +116 / -124 | 8.5 | Over |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 11-7 | Cardinals | +139 / -149 | 8.5 | Over |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Cardinals at Pirates | 4-2 | Cardinals | +106 / -114 | 8.5 | Under |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Pirates at Cardinals | 1-4 | Cardinals | -140 / -130 | 9 | Under |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Pirates at Cardinals | 2-1 | Pirates | +150 / -164 | 7.5 | Under |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Pirates at Cardinals | 8-3 | Pirates | -120 / -130 | 8 | Over |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Pirates at Cardinals | 6-7 | Cardinals | +110 / -134 | 8 | Over |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Cardinals at Pirates | 0-5 | Pirates | -144 / +105 | 8 | Under |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Cardinals at Pirates | 0-1 | Pirates | +140 / -170 | 7 | Under |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Cardinals at Pirates | 0-7 | Pirates | -125 / +105 | 8.5 | Under |
Cardinals vs Pirates betting FAQ
Who leads the Cardinals vs Pirates series since 2016?
The Cardinals, 100-74 in 174 regular season meetings.
Is it profitable to bet the Cardinals against the Pirates?
At closing moneylines the Cardinals returned +6.48u (+3.7% ROI) over 174 games; the Pirates returned -11.91u.
Do Cardinals vs Pirates games go over or under?
75 overs, 90 unders and 9 pushes against the closing total. The average total was 8.24 and the games averaged 8.56 runs.
How do the favorites do in Cardinals vs Pirates games?
The moneyline favorite won 87 of 168 meetings with a clear favorite (51.8%). Betting the favorite every time returned -22.34u; betting the underdog every time returned +17.34u.
When did the Cardinals and Pirates last play?
Sep 24, 2026: the Pirates won 2-1.
Methodology
Every regular season meeting since 2016 comes from the Bet Legend game database with its final score, closing moneylines, closing 1.5 run line and closing total, and each game is checked against ESPN's official final score; postseason meetings are not included. Moneyline units risk 1 unit at the close: a win at -150 pays +0.67u, a win at +130 pays +1.30u. Over and under compare total runs with the closing total, and an exact match is a push. A "clear favorite" is a game where the two closing moneylines differ. These are market results, not BetLegend picks.