The Cincinnati Reds (71-75) travel to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (72-72) on Wednesday, September 11th. This game will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and televised on BSOH. The Reds are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Cardinals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Reds. First pitch is set for 6:45 CT.
Reds vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Reds (+114)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Reds have won 7 of their last 10 games, indicating strong recent form.
- In their last 15 games, the Reds have scored 5 or more runs in 7 games, showcasing their offensive capability.
- The Reds have a winning streak of 3 games, suggesting momentum is on their side.
- In the last head-to-head series against the Cardinals, the Reds won all three games, outscoring them 19-4.
- The Reds have a better away record (35-36) compared to the Cardinals’ home record (37-35), indicating they perform well on the road.
Reds vs Cardinals
Cincinnati picked up a 3-0 win over the Cardinals in the most recent game of this series. The Reds offense only had seven hits in the game and didn’t score a run after the 5th inning, but it was still enough to pick up a win. Heading into the game, they were at +114 on the money line.
St. Louis wasted a good outing from Andre Pallante, as he gave up just three earned runs in five innings of work for the Cardinals. Rhett Lowder got the win for the Reds out of the bullpen, and Emilio Pagán got the save.
In the Reds’ half of the 5th inning, they scored all three of their runs. Santiago Espinal and TJ Friedl each had RBI singles, and the third run came on a Cardinals error. As for the Cardinals, they had eight hits in the game but didn’t score a run.
Cincinnati has been a strong run-line team this season, with a 79-67 record. They are 44-27 against the run line on the road and have covered the run line in three straight games. The Reds are currently 71-75 overall and are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
Today, the Reds will look to gain ground on the Cardinals, as they trail St. Louis by two games for the 3rd spot in the NL Central. Cincinnati’s over/under record in games with an 8.5 run total is 16-15, and the under is on a four-game streak heading into today’s matchup.
Brandon Williamson Gets The Start For The Reds
Brandon Williamson will be making his 3rd appearance of the season for the Reds, and he will be on the road against the Cardinals. Williamson has started 1 game and has come out of the bullpen in another. In his first start, he went 3 1/3 innings, allowing 1 earned run and striking out 5. Then, in his last outing, he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up 1 run on 1 hit.
Reds Offense Breakdown
Elly De La Cruz has been the Reds’ most consistent hitter this season, batting .260 with a team-high 23 home runs. However, he has struggled a bit of late, going just 3/17 in his last five games. Spencer Steer has also struggled this season, batting just .231, but he does have 19 homers and is 15th in the league with 86 RBIs. Jeimer Candelario has 20 homers this season but is batting just .225.
Overall, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been an average home run hitting team and are also near the middle of the pack in terms of slugging percentage and OPS. Currently, Ty France and Jake Fraley are both on four-game hitting streaks.
St. Louis is looking to even up their record today after losing two straight games, as they currently stand at 72-72 for the season. The Cardinals are 3rd in the NL Central, 11 games behind the Brewers.
When the Cardinals win, they win big, with an average run margin of 2.7, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.6 runs. Their run line record is 71-73, with an over/under record of 29-18 in games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 8.5 runs, and the Cardinals’ overall O/U record for the season is 69-71.
Lance Lynn Gets The Start For The Cardinals
Cardinals starter Lance Lynn has made 21 appearances this season and has a record of 6-4. His ERA is 4.06, along with a WHIP of 1.36. Opponents are batting .243 off Lynn this season. In his last outing, Lynn picked up the win, going five innings and giving up one earned run. Looking back over his last three starts, he has given up 15 earned runs and six homers. Lynn has been much better at home, coming in with a record of 5-0 and 3.79 ERA compared to 1-4 with a 6.17 ERA on the road.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
St. Louis has been one of the worst home run hitting teams in the league this season, but they do have a few guys who have put up some good power numbers. Alec Burleson and Paul Goldschmidt are tied for the team lead with 21 homers, and Burleson also leads the team with 73 RBIs. Goldschmidt has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/36 in his last nine games with a home run and three RBIs. Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan have also been solid at the plate, with Winn batting .273 and Donovan at .270.
Overall, the Cardinals are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the majors. As a team, they are batting .247, which is 9th in the league. Their team on-base percentage of .310 is also 14th in the league. For the season, the Cardinals are averaging 8 strikeouts per game, which is 11th in the league.
Reds vs Cardinals Prediction
With the Reds going off at +114 on the money line, that is the route we recommend going for today’s Reds vs. Cardinals matchup. We have the Reds winning this one by a score of 6-4, giving you some wiggle room to take the Reds on the run line, or to take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Lance Lynn going six innings and finishing with six strikeouts. However, we have the Cardinals’ offense finishing with just nine hits and ending the day with four runs.
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Last updated:September 11, 2024 Cardinals, Reds