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Cardinals to Face Reds in First Meeting of the Season at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati Favored in Matchup

On Monday at 6:40 p.m. ET, the St. Louis Cardinals will face the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season, with the Reds leading the series 6-4 in the last ten matchups. The under has been successful in 7 out of the 10 games. Andre Pallante (ERA: 4.05) will start for the Cardinals, while Nick Martinez (ERA: 5.4) will start for the Reds. Cincinnati is the betting favorite with opening odds at -115. Good luck to both teams in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +103 | Reds -115
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+154) | Reds +1.5 (-190)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 53%.

St. Louis vs Cincinnati Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals recently concluded a series with Milwaukee, finishing 4-6 in their last ten games. Right-hander Andre Pallante will start the upcoming game against Cincinnati, coming off a previous appearance where he surrendered four runs in 4.1 innings. Despite a second-place finish in the NL Central last season, St. Louis lost slugger Paul Goldschmidt and is facing questions about their competitiveness this season. The team's pitching staff is experienced, but it remains to be seen if they can contend for more than a Wild Card spot. St. Louis has no injuries reported for their upcoming game against the Reds. With a power ranking of 13, the Cardinals rank 7th in offense, 22nd in defense, and hold a 12-15 record this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds recently won a series against Colorado and have a record of 14-13. They will be facing St. Louis with righty Nick Martinez on the mound. Martinez has a 0-3 record with a 5.40 ERA in five starts this season. The team is led by manager Terry Francona and features a solid starting rotation. However, the offense may be a concern. The Reds rank 4th in runs scored but their bullpen has allowed the second-most home runs. There are no new injuries reported for Monday's game. St. Louis recently went 1-2 against Cincinnati.

Expert Analysis and Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Matchup

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