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Cardinals Favored Over Reds in Crucial Matchup as Playoff Race Heats Up

The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of their series on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Reds have a record of 70-75 and have won six of their last eight games, while the Cardinals are 72-71 and are 6.5 games back of a wild card spot. St. Louis has won seven of their last 11 games. The first pitch is set for 7:45 P.M. EST, with Rhett Lowder starting for the Reds and Andre Pallante starting for the Cardinals. St. Louis is the betting favorite at -130, with the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +116 | Cardinals -130
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-183) | Cardinals -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-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 are currently 70-75 this season and are facing an uphill battle in the playoff race. They are 13 games back of the Brewers for first place in the NL Central division and 9.5 games back of the Mets for a wild card spot. Despite their struggles, the Reds have shown improvement recently, winning six of their last eight games. In their latest game, they secured a 1-0 victory against the Braves with strong performances from Ty France and Nick Martinez. Manager David Bell praised Martinez for his excellent pitching. Rhett Lowder will be starting for the Reds in their upcoming game. Cincinnati ranks fifth in batting average and 14th in runs scored this season. Their power ranking is 19, with a balanced offense and defense.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals currently have a record of 72-71 and are in third place in the National League Central division, 10 games behind the Brewers for first place. They are also 6.5 games back from the Mets for the National League wild card. The team has won seven of their last 11 games. In their most recent game, they lost to the Mariners 10-4, with pitcher Miles Mikolas struggling on the mound. Manager Oliver Marmol commented on Mikolas' performance, emphasizing that some days he will get hit. Andre Pallante is set to start for the Cardinals on Tuesday, with a record of 6-7 and an ERA of 4.07. The Cardinals rank 13th in batting average and have scored the seventh fewest runs in the league. They are hitting .250 during home games this season and have a batting average of .227 against the Reds. The team currently has a power ranking of 15 and ranks 24th in offense and 20th in defense. The Cardinals recently swept the Reds in their last three matchups.

Cardinals Favored Over Reds in Crucial Matchup as Playoff Race Heats Up

The St. Louis Cardinals hold a slight advantage heading into the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds, despite the Reds leading the season series 6-4. Andre Pallante will be starting for the Cardinals, and has demonstrated strong performances against the Reds in previous matchups. In contrast, Rhett Lowder will be facing a challenging situation as he makes his third start of the season. The Cardinals are aiming to secure a spot in the postseason and have shown positive momentum by winning seven of their last 11 games. Given these factors, I recommend betting on the Cardinals to cover in this game as they continue to strive for success in the remaining weeks of the season.

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