Parlay: St. Louis Cardinals VS Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-06-30

Best Same-Game Parlay for St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (2025-06-30):
Bookmaker: Bovada
Bets:
1. St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (Spread) @ +230 (implied price: 2.3)
2. Over 8.5 Runs @ +83 (implied price: 1.83)

Combined Odds: +321 (4.21 decimal)

Why This Works:
- The Cardinals are a 56.8% winning team when favored this season and rank 6th in MLB in runs per game (4.7).
- The Pirates are a league-low scoring team, making the Cardinals’ spread (-1.5) a strong play.
- The Over 8.5 is supported by the Cardinals’ high offensive output and the Pirates’ poor run prevention (low-scoring teams often lead to Over bets, but the Cardinals’ attack should push it).

Key Stats:
- Cardinals: 4.7 R/G (6th in MLB).
- Pirates: 39.7% win rate as underdogs, 25th in MLB in runs scored.
- Bovada offers the best value on the parlay (vs. other books like DraftKings or FanDuel).

Avoid Other Parlays:
- Moneyline + Under: The Under 8.5 is less likely given the Cardinals’ offense.
- Pirates +1.5: Pirates are a weak team (39.7% as underdogs).

Verdict: This parlay balances risk and reward, leveraging the Cardinals’ dominance and favorable line pricing.

Created: June 30, 2025, 10:42 a.m. GMT