The Pittsburgh Pirates (58-75) and the St. Louis Cardinals (65-68) play the third game of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pirates lead 6-5

Pittsburgh has won 5 of its last 6 games after beating St. Louis 8-3 Tuesday as a +110 road underdog. The Pirates scored 5 runs in the first inning.

St. Louis has dropped 3 of its last 4 after Tuesday’s loss as a -119 favorite. 3B Nolan Gorman hit a 2-run homer, but the Cardinals were limited to 3 hits.

Pirates at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Carmen Mlodzinski vs. RHP Sonny Gray Expert MLB daily picks: U

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