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Major League Baseball (MLB) Betting Pick: Cardinals at Pirates

August 2nd 2013, 2:25am, By: Johnny Houston

Game: St Louis Cardinals (Joe Kelly - 3.44 ERA) at Pittsburgh Pirates (Charlie Morton - 3.59 ERA)
When: Friday, August 2nd at 9.00am AETS - Live on Fox Sports1
Market: Cardinals ($2.10) Vs. Pirates ($1.84) at Sportsbet

 

The St Louis Cardinals went into this five-game series on top of the NL Central division. Four games later and four losses later, the Pittsburgh Pirates have stolen 1st place in the division.

TheCardinals led all day with 13 hits and 4 runs. They left 11 runners in scoring position and couldnt hold off the Pirates, eventually going down 5-4.

If the Pirates win this final game of the series it will be the first sweep of the Cardinals ( in a five game series) since 1916. This should be extra motivation for the slumping Cardinals who are in the midst of a 7-game losing streak.

Pirates starter Charlie Morton has struggled against the Cardinals with a 6.17 ERA over his career.

Cardinals should bounce back today.

BET ON : St Louis Cardinals $2.03 at Sportsbet

 

Take note: The above tip is simply the author’s opinion, so bet at your own risk and always bet responsibly. Happy punting!

 

Johnny Houston has been part of the Before You Bet team since 2014 and loves nothing more than sweating the early morning action from the US - whether it's NBA, NFL, Golf or even College football and basketball. Johnny has a knack for spotting talent and doesn't mind taking a flier on someone at juicy odds if the value is there!

When he's not finding winners, you'll find Johnny hustling on the golf course.

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