| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| STL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -152 |
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Reds vs Cardinals: St. Louis Favored in Division Rivalry Matchup
The Reds and Cardinals are set to play their second game in a three-game series on Wednesday night. Cincinnati, coming off a 1-0 win against Atlanta, will have a bullpen day while St. Louis, who lost their last game to the Mariners, will start Lance Lynn on the mound. The division rivals will face off at 7:45 EST at Busch Stadium, with St. Louis favored to win according to current betting lines.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Reds +124 | Cardinals -138
- Spread: Reds +1.5 (-175) | Cardinals -1.5 (+154)
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 58%.
Cincinnati vs St. Louis Stats
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are currently facing the possibility of elimination from postseason contention, sitting 9 ½ games back in the Wild Card race. Their offense has shown some signs of life, scoring 58 runs in the last 14 games with a batting average of .244 and 14 stolen bases. The team ranks second in the National League in stolen bases for the season, totaling 191 so far. The pitching staff has posted a team ERA of 4.08 over the season, with the starters holding a record of 45-43 and a 4.22 ERA. Injuries may impact the team's performance, with 2B Jonathan India leaving Monday's game with an elbow issue. Overall, Cincinnati is ranked 15th in offense, 14th in defense, and have a record of 71-75 this season.
St. Louis Cardinals Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals are currently in the Wild Card hunt, sitting 6 ½ games behind the final spot. They have a .699 OPS, ranking 12th in the National League and have a record of 72-72. Their offense has been hitting .254 and scoring 56 runs over the last half month, with Lars Nootbaar standing out with 43 walks this season. The pitching staff has a 4.18 team ERA through 143 games, with Adam Lynn performing well in his last few starts. The relief pitchers have earned 28 wins with a 3.73 ERA, ranking fifth best in the NL. In terms of their power ranking, the Cardinals are ranked 17th and are 24th for offense, averaging 4.14 runs per game. Cincinnati has struggled in their recent matchups against St. Louis, losing all three games. The injury report includes LF Brendan Donovan dealing with a foot infection, with uncertain status.
Cincinnati Reds Struggle Against St. Louis Cardinals, Cardinals Favored in Next Matchup
The Cincinnati Reds have shown dominance over the St. Louis Cardinals this season, winning six out of ten meetings. Their most recent encounter in mid-August resulted in a three-game sweep by Cincinnati at home. Despite their success at home, the Reds have struggled on the road and hold a record of 34-36 away from home this season. In a previous series back in June, the Reds were only able to secure two wins out of four against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Cardinals' starter Lynn limited the Reds to just one earned run in six innings during their last meeting. Lynn has been more effective on the mound recently, although he tends to struggle past the sixth inning. With a strong bullpen backing them, the Cardinals have the advantage in this matchup. Additionally, the Reds' offense has struggled against right-handed pitching this season. With Lynn boasting a 4-0 record in his last four starts at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals are the favorable pick in this matchup.
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