Pirates at Cardinals Game Odds and Prediction 08/25, 7:45 PM EST

Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (Johan Oviedo RHP) at St. Louis Cardinals (Michael McGreevy RHP)

Date/Time: 08-25, 7:45 PM EST

Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis

Moneyline Odds: Pirates +108, Cardinals -132

Storylines:

This NL Central matchup features a pitching duel between Johan Oviedo of the Pirates and Michael McGreevy of the Cardinals. Both teams are looking to gain ground in the division, but also playing out the string of the season as it winds down.

Pitching Matchup Analysis:

Johan Oviedo (RHP, Pirates): No specific season stats are available from the search results provided. We would want to analyze his recent performance, ERA, WHIP, strikeout rate, and how he fares against the Cardinals lineup.
Michael McGreevy (RHP, Cardinals): Again, we have no specific season stats to analyze McGreevy. We need to see his recent performance, ERA, WHIP, and strikeout rate to judge the quality of this matchup.

Offensive Outlook:

Pirates: The Pirates’ offense has been inconsistent this season. They’ll need to find ways to get runners on base and capitalize on scoring opportunities. We need to know their key offensive players and who is hot or cold going into this game.
Cardinals: The Cardinals offense is likely the stronger lineup, but have still struggled to be consistent in 2025. We need to know their key offensive players and how they perform at home.

Bullpen:

Both bullpens could be a factor late in the game. We need recent data about their performances.

MLB Injury Report

Prediction:

Without more detailed stats about the starting pitchers, specific offensive performance, and bullpen strength, it’s difficult to make a confident prediction. However, based on the moneyline, the Cardinals are favored at home.

Lean: Cardinals -132 (Slightly favored due to being at home). But proceed with caution, you need more information!