St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in the final game of their series, with the Cardinals looking to take the series win after a dominant
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in the final game of their series, with the Cardinals looking to take the series win after a dominant performance in the first game. St. Louis will start RHP Kyle Gibson, while Cincinnati will counter with RHP Carson Spiers. The game will take place at Great American Ball Park with a scheduled start time of 6:40 EST. Despite being on the road, the Cardinals are the favorites to come out on top.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals -109 | Reds -101
Spread: Cardinals 0 (+144) | Reds +1.5 (-166)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 52%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have been struggling in the second half of the season, with a 10-13 record and two shutout losses within that span. Despite this, the offense has shown improvement recently, scoring 57 runs in 13 games with a .256 team batting average. The team has scored the second-fewest runs in the National League. In their most recent game, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt were standout players, with Arenado driving in the lone run and Goldschmidt collecting two hits, including his 19th double of the year. On the pitching side, the team has a 4.67 ERA over the last 30 days and a 4.14 ERA overall, with the starters carrying a 4.49 ERA. In terms of relief pitching, the bullpen has the sixth best ERA in the NL. Injuries have affected the team, with Matt Carpenter on the IL with a lower back strain and Lance Lynn dealing with right knee inflammation. The Cardinals are currently ranked 21st in power rankings, 22nd in offense, 20th in defense, and hold a 60-59 record for the season.