Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
In this matchup, the struggling Cincinnati Reds with a 39-44 record will have Hunter Greene (RHP) with a 5-3 record and 3.79 ERA starting on the mound. Greene is coming off a
Game outlook
In this matchup, the struggling Cincinnati Reds with a 39-44 record will have Hunter Greene (RHP) with a 5-3 record and 3.79 ERA starting on the mound. Greene is coming off a loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the other hand, the St. Louis Cardinals with a 42-40 record are doing decently well in the NL Central standings. Lance Lynn (RHP) with a 3-3 record and 3.86 ERA will start for the Cardinals. Lynn's last outing was a victory over the Atlanta Braves. Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, opening at -111 but the current line is St. Louis -116.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +105 | Cardinals -116
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-205) | Cardinals -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 51%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have displayed decent offensive performance this season, ranking 19th in the sport with a .685 team OPS and averaging 4.31 runs per game. Their ability to steal bases has been a huge asset, leading MLB with 122 total steals. Second baseman Jonathan India has been a standout player with a .791 OPS, five home runs, 34 RBIs, 38 runs scored, and eight steals. Pitcher Hunter Greene has been impressive, excelling in various categories such as xBA and strikeout percentage. In terms of injuries, several key players are currently sidelined including right fielder Jake Fraley and pitcher Tejay Antone. With a power ranking of 10, the Reds are ranked 16 in offense, #10 in defense, and have a record of 75-87 this season.