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Cardinals Favored to Continue Winning Streak Against Reds in Four-Game Series at Busch Stadium

This article previews an upcoming four-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Reds, currently in 4th place in the NL Central with a record of 37-43, will have Frankie Montas on the mound. The Cardinals, in 2nd place with a record of 40-37, will start Miles Mikolas. The game is scheduled for 7:45 EST at Busch Stadium. St. Louis is the betting favorite with an opening line of -133 that has not moved.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +121 | Cardinals -133
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-175) | Cardinals -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati vs St. Louis Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a 6-1 defeat against the Pittsburgh Pirates, ending a disappointing 2-4 home stand. The team's offense has scored 338 runs over 80 games, ranking 17th overall with an average of 4.27 runs per game. They come into the series with a .228 batting average, .305 on-base percentage, and .375 slugging percentage, along with 212 extra-base hits and 111 stolen bases, the second most in the NL. Cincinnati batters have worked 251 walks and struck out 712 times. Second baseman Jonathan India had a strong performance, going 2-for-4 with the team's lone run on Wednesday. On the pitching side, the Reds have a 3.92 team ERA, ranking 12th in the National League. The starting rotation is 27-25 with a 4.14 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, while the bullpen is 10-18 with 19 saves and a 3.51 ERA. The staff has struck out 676 opponents and walked 245. Montas has struggled in his last three outings with an 0-1 record and a 6.57 ERA. Overall, the Reds are ranked 17th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a 37-43 record this season, with a power ranking of 10.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

In their first game of a doubleheader against the Braves, the Cardinals ended a four-game win streak with a 6-2 loss. Through 78 games, the Cardinals' offense has scored 313 runs, the second fewest in the NL, averaging 4.04 runs per game. St. Louis batters have a .240/.306/.379 slash line with 202 extra-base hits and 45 stolen bases. The pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.95 over 78 games, with the starting rotation at 27-23 with a 4.18 ERA and the relievers at 13-15 with 30 saves and a 3.66 ERA. Mikolas is going for his third straight win, with a 3.00 ERA in June. Overall, the Cardinals have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 25th in offense, 18th in defense, with a 40-37 record. In their last three matchups, Cincinnati has won two out of three games against St. Louis.

Cardinals Look to Continue Winning Ways Against Reds on Home Turf

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds played a three-game series at the end of May, with the Cardinals winning two out of three games. In a recent home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Miles Mikolas pitched an impressive seven innings, allowing only one hit and one walk. The Cardinals have a 3-1 record in Mikolas' last four starts at home. Conversely, Frankie Montas faced the Cardinals at the end of May and suffered a loss after giving up three runs, six hits, and two walks over six innings. The Reds have a 17-20 record on the road this season, while the Cardinals have a 21-16 record at Busch Stadium. St. Louis has won four out of their first five games at home in their current 10-game homestand, and holds a 4-1 record in their last five games against Cincinnati. Based on these statistics, the Cardinals are favored to win.

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