Jesse Schule Free Pick
(MLB) St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh, 09/28/2015 3:05 PM, Score: 3 - 0
Total: 7.00 | 105.00 Under
Result: Loss
This is a Free #MLB play on STL@PIT to go OVER the total.

Pittsburgh returns home after winning eight of 10 on the road, and they host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of a three game series at PNC Park on Monday. The Pirates have narrowed the gap in the standings, trailing St. Louis by just three games. Pittsburgh has won five of it's last six home meetings against the Cardinals, and they will have a favorable matchup on the mound in Game 1. Lance Lynn has a career ERA of 5.75 in 17 starts against Pittsburgh.

The Pirates have seen the total go over in six of their last eight home games, and the total has trended over at a rate of 6-2-1 in their last nine games versus St. Louis. We could see plenty of scoring in Game 1 of this series at PNC Park, as this looks like a tough spot for both pitchers. St. Louis is hitting a combined .308 over 93 at bats versus J.A. Happ.

Matt Holiday is still working his way back into the lineup after returning from injury. He's hitting .462 with a home run and three RBIs lifetime versus Happ.

Take OVER.

GL,

Jesse Schule