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St. Louis Cardinals favored over Cincinnati Reds in upcoming home series opener

The Cincinnati Reds will start a home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday at 6:40 PM Eastern, with the last four games split at two wins each. Sonny Gray (ERA: 3.65) will start for the Cardinals, while Andrew Abbott (ERA: 3.7) will start for the Reds. St. Louis is the favored team with opening odds at -129 and current odds at St. Louis -136.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -136 | Reds +122
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+122) | Reds +1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 58%.

St. Louis vs Cincinnati Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

After a loss in their two-game series against the Royals, the Cardinals scored three runs on 10 hits with Nolan Gorman leading the way with a 3-4 performance at the plate. Paul Goldschmidt added a home run to the offense. Pitcher Andre Pallante allowed one run over 5.2 innings in the game. RHP Sonny Gray is set to start in the upcoming game, looking to bounce back after recent struggles. Gray holds an 11-6 record with a 3.65 ERA this season. Despite a weaker month in July, Gray has improved in August, holding opponents to under .180 at the plate. St. Louis relies on their ability to limit strikeouts and drive runs home. The team is ranked 22nd in offense, 21st in defense, and holds a record of 60-58 this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious in game three against the Brewers, finishing with four runs on six hits. Tyler Stephenson and Santiago Espinal each contributed two hits, with Stephenson hitting a home run. Nick Lodolo started the game, allowing three runs over 5.1 innings. Left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott is set to start game one, holding a 9-9 record with a 3.70 ERA. Abbott has performed better at home, but has struggled in August. The Reds rank 14th in offense, averaging 4.44 runs per game, but have struggled with their batting average. They excel in night games and have hit 16 homers in August. Despite ranking 28th in hits per game, they remain strong in home runs and doubles. Overall, the Reds have a power ranking of 17 and a record of 57-61. St. Louis has recently struggled against Cincinnati, going 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Cardinals Showcase Stellar Defence and Pitching, Favorable Matchup Against Reds

Recently, the Cardinals have shown an impressive ability to track the ball effectively and have maintained a strong strikeout rate that has kept them positioned near the top 10 in the league. Gray has consistently performed well in games against the Reds, in contrast to Abbott who has struggled in allowing a significant number of home runs throughout the season. Given the Reds' difficulties in maintaining a strong offensive presence, they may encounter challenges in this matchup. Considering these factors, betting on St. Louis ML may prove to be a wise decision.

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