St. Louis Cardinals vs
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St. Louis Cardinals Poised to Secure First Road Series Win of the Season Against Cincinnati Reds

On Thursday afternoon, the St. Louis Cardinals (12-17) will be aiming to secure their first road series win of the season as they take on the Cincinnati Reds (16-13) at Great American Ball Park. Matthew Liberatore, with a 2-2 record and 3.19 ERA, will be on the mound for the Cardinals, while Andrew Abbott, holding a 2-0 record and 3.60 ERA, will be pitching for the Reds. Cincinnati holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis, making them the betting favorite with odds opening at -121. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Cardinals vs. Reds matchup. Please note that this preview was written prior to Wednesday's doubleheader.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +106 | Reds -121
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-182) | Reds -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 55%.

St. Louis vs Cincinnati Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to rebound after a recent loss to the Reds, following a series win over Milwaukee. Despite struggling on the road recently, they aim to improve their offensive performance, averaging 4.52 runs per game and ranking 12th in the league in both runs scored and batting average. Brendan Donovan leads the team with a .349 batting average, while Ivan Herrera has been a key contributor with four home runs and 17 RBI. On the defensive side, the Cardinals are giving up an average of 4.66 runs per game, ranking 22nd in the league. In his last start, Libertore pitched well, allowing only two runs in six innings. With a power ranking of 18, St. Louis ranks 10th in offense, 24th in defense, and holds a 12-17 record this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds continue to show strong offensive performance, ranking fourth in the league with an average of 5.28 runs per game. Their batting average of .254 and on-base percentage of .334 also place them among the top teams in the league. Leading the team are Gavin Lux with a .352 batting average and Elly De La Cruz with five home runs and 24 RBI.

Defensively, the Reds are giving up an average of 3.79 runs per game, ranking ninth in the league. Opponents have a .208 batting average against Cincinnati, which is second in the league. Their 3.37 ERA and 1.09 WHIP also put them in the top ten for pitching statistics.

In their upcoming game against the Cardinals, the Reds will look to build on their recent success and secure their second straight series win. Starting pitcher Abbott, who has a 3-2 record with a 4.94 ERA in five games against St. Louis, will be key to their performance. Cincinnati currently holds the top power ranking in the league and has an overall record of 16-13. St. Louis, who went 1-2 in their last three matchups against the Reds, will pose a tough challenge.

St. Louis Cardinals Set to Dominate Cincinnati Reds in Upcoming Game

The St. Louis Cardinals have demonstrated an impressive performance against left-handed pitching this season, giving them an advantage over the Cincinnati Reds in their upcoming game. Cincinnati's pitcher, Abbott, has struggled in recent starts, allowing a total of five runs in his last two games, and has particularly struggled against the Cardinals, giving up nine runs in his last three starts against them. On the other hand, St. Louis' pitcher, Libertore, has been strong on the mound, only allowing four runs in his last three starts and performing well against the Reds in their previous encounter. Based on these factors, it is recommended to consider betting on St. Louis to win on the money line.

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