St. Louis Cardinals vs
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Reds Look to Secure Crucial Win Against Cardinals in NL Central Division Battle

The Cardinals are set to face off against the Reds in a crucial NL Central Division battle as they wrap up their three-game series in Cincinnati. While the Cardinals are out of the postseason race, they have the opportunity to play spoiler to the Reds' wildcard hopes. The pitching matchup for the series finale will feature Andre Pallante for the Cardinals and Brady Singer for the Reds. With the Reds fighting for a playoff spot, this game is sure to be a competitive one. Be sure to catch the action at 12:10 PM EST. Check out our top predictions to make the most out of this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +117 | Reds -133
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-180) | Reds -1.5 (+156)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently out of the playoff race for another season, despite being in contention until July. They recently won a game against the Reds with Masyn Winn playing a key role. The team will now focus on finishing the series with a win on Sunday, with right-hander Andre Pallante taking the mound. Pallante has a 6-12 record this season in 26 starts and the team will be looking to break a losing streak in his starts. Several key players are out due to injuries, including CF Victor Scott II, C Yohel Pozo, 2B Brendan Donovan, 1B Alec Burleson, and 3B Noland Arenado.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are currently struggling with a four-game losing streak, coming into Saturday night's game against the Cardinals. The team is fighting for a wildcard spot with just a month left in the season. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz's costly error in the 10th inning allowed the go-ahead run to score in Friday night's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals. Despite tying the game at five with a solo shot from Ke'Bryan Hayes in the 8th inning, the Reds need to start putting wins together to get back into playoff contention. Righty Brady Singer will start in the series finale against the Cardinals, with a record of 11-9 this season in 26 starts and 12 quality starts. Singer has allowed 123 hits in 137.1 innings of work, with an ERA of 4.06 and a WHIP of 1.27, striking out 132 batters and walking 52. The Reds have won four of Singer's last five starts, but they are dealing with key injuries to several players, including SP Rhett Lowder, SP Chase Burns, SP Wade Miley, RP Graham Ashcraft, and C Tyler Stephenson.

Cincinnati Reds Favored to Win Sunday Matchup Due to Strong Motivation and Pitching Advantage

The Cincinnati Reds are anticipated to have an advantage in Sunday's matchup for several reasons, most notably due to their strong motivation to secure a vital win in order to remain competitive in the wildcard race as September approaches. Moreover, the pitching match-up leans in favor of the Reds with Singer set to take on Pallante. Pallante, who has struggled in his recent outings, holds a concerning WHIP approaching 1.50 and an unfavorable road ERA of 5.00. Conversely, Singer possesses a more promising WHIP of 1.27 and has performed well at home this season with a 6-4 record and an ERA of 3.06, which is notably lower than his overall ERA. With the Reds exuding determination and preparedness to claim victory in the series finale, it is recommended to place your bet on the Reds' money line for this game.

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