The Cincinnati Reds (71-76) travel to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (73-72) on Thursday, September 12th. This game will be played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis and televised on BSOH. The Cardinals are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Reds are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Cardinals. First pitch is set for 12:15 CT.
Reds vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Reds (+150)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The Reds have won 7 of their last 10 games, indicating strong recent form.
- The Reds have scored 5 or more runs in 6 of their last 15 games, showing offensive capability.
- The Reds have a 3-1 record against the Cardinals in their last 4 head-to-head matchups.
- The Reds have a better away record (35-37) compared to the Cardinals’ home record (38-35), suggesting they perform well on the road.
- The Reds have outscored their opponents by a total of 13 runs in their last 3 wins, demonstrating effective run production.
Reds vs Cardinals
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Cardinals vs Reds series. St. Louis went into the matchup as -150 favorites and squeaked out a 2-1 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Reds could only muster one more run in the 4th inning. As for the Cardinals, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 8th, and the Reds went down quietly in the 9th.
Cincinnati’s offense was held in check for most of the game, as they finished with just five hits and struck out 11 times. As for the Cardinals, they had a bit more success at the plate, racking up six hits and getting to Reds starter Brandon Williamson, who gave up just one earned run in five innings of work.
Lance Lynn got the win for the Cardinals, going five innings and giving up just one earned run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued one walk. JoJo Romero got the save out of the bullpen. As for the Reds, Buck Farmer took the loss.
Looking to take the series lead today, the Reds have an overall series record of 18-26-2 this season. They are 71-76 overall and 13 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central, sitting in 4th place. Cincinnati’s recent form has been good, as they have gone 7-3 in their last ten games.
When the Reds are underdogs, they have a 53-28 run line record and are 38-43 straight up. Their games this season have averaged 8.7 runs, resulting in a 67-73 over/under record. The current under streak for the Reds is at 5 games, and the O/U record with the total set at 7.5 runs is 9-10.
Jakob Junis Gets The Start For The Reds
Cincinnati is sending right-hander Jakob Junis to the mound today vs. the Cardinals. He has made 21 appearances this season and has a record of 4-0 with a 2.82 ERA. Junis has made three starts and has come out of the bullpen 18 times. In his last outing, he went five innings vs. the Mets, giving up no earned runs and one hit. Junis has not taken a loss since July 11. He has made 11 appearances on the road, going 3-0 with a 3.74 ERA. At home, he is 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA.
Reds Offense Breakdown
Elly De La Cruz comes into the game as the Reds’ top home run hitter this season, but he has struggled of late, hitting just .120 over his last seven games. For the season, De La Cruz is batting .259 with a team-high 65 RBIs. Spencer Steer has also struggled this season, hitting just .231, but his 86 RBIs are the best on the team and 15th in the league. Jeimer Candelario is 2nd on the team in homers but is batting just .225.
Over their last seven games, Ty France has gone 8/27 for the Reds, including one homer and three RBIs. As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are 11th in the league in home runs. Overall, they are batting just .232.
St. Louis has been a strong over team this season, with the over hitting in 73.8% of their games. However, the under has gone 11-21 in games with a total of 7.5 runs, which is the O/U line for today’s game against the Reds. The Cardinals are 39-37 as underdogs straight up and 49-27 against the run line in that role.
The Cardinals are 38-35 at home and 35-37 on the road, and they have won three straight series away from home. Overall, they are 73-72 and sit 3rd in the NL Central, 10 games behind the Brewers. St. Louis has a 23-19-4 series record this season and are 24-25 straight up and 35-38 against the run line as home favorites.
Sonny Gray Gets The Start For The Cardinals
Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today and comes in with a record of 12-9 and an ERA of 3.84. So far this season, he has made 26 starts, and opponents are batting .216 off the right-hander. Gray’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. In his last outing, Gray finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up one earned run on four hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Gray’s last loss came on August 24th, where he gave up five earned runs in six innings of work.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Cardinals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 10th in the league, but their on-base percentage and slugging percentage are both just average. St. Louis has not been a big home run hitting team this season, as their 148 homers are 20th in the MLB.
Paul Goldschmidt and Alec Burleson are tied for the team lead with 21 home runs apiece. Burleson’s 73 RBIs are the best on the team, and Goldschmidt is 4th at 59. Goldschmidt is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 6/19 in his last six games. Nolan Arenado is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 6/19 in his last six games.
Reds vs Cardinals Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Reds vs. Cardinals game is to take the Reds on the money line, as they are offering a payout of +150. We have the Reds winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Jakob Junis finishing with seven strikeouts, which is the highest among all starters today. As for Sonny Gray, he is projected to finish with seven strikeouts as well, which is fourth among starters.
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Last updated:September 12, 2024 Cardinals, Reds