The Cincinnati Reds host St. Louis on Sunday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 57-77 mark against the 70-64 Cardinals in MLB betting odds action at Great American Ball Park.
Cincinnati hands the ball to starter Tim Adleman in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-2 mark on the year. St. Louis counters with Carlos Martinez, who will try to quiet the fans and the Reds bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting St. Louis Cardinals were -158 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.3-3.9 result in favor of the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
57-77 Cincinnati battles the Cardinals, currently with a 70-64 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs St. Louis injuries news.
The Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 13 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the St. Louis Cardinals sit at No. 16 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cincinnati Reds No. 17-rated offense, averaging 4.47 runs per game, against a St. Louis Cardinals defense that ranks No. 11 at 4.35 in runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have averaged 8.46 hits per game so far, less than St. Louis Cardinals batters have averaged on the year (8.79 hits per game).
Cincinnati owns the No. 28 defense, allowing 4.47 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with St. Louis's No. 11-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
St. Louis didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 9-1 to Cincinnati on Saturday at Great American Ball Park.
Next Betting Matchups
St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Monday, September 5th
Cincinnati home to New York, Monday, September 5th