Cardinals at Reds 8/31//22 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Saint Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
MLB: 6:40 PM EST
Aug. 31, 2022
TV: NA
Latest Odds : STL -240 ; Total 9.5
The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap their 3 game series Wednesday in Cincinnati against the Cincinnati Reds. The Cardinals come into Wednesday 21 games over .500 riding a 3 game win streak after a blowout win in game 1 of this series. Mike Mikolas got the start for the Cardinals after giving up 4 runs on 6 hits resulting in a no decision. Chris Stratton came on to record 5 outs after giving up no runs and no hits to get the win.
Offensively St. Louis was dominate going 14-42 as a team from the plate including 5-9 with runners in scoring position to score 13 runs. Tyler O'Neil led the way for the Cards going 2-4 on the day with 2 home runs to drive in 3 total runs. Nolan Arenado and Albert Pujols chipped in as well driving in 2 runs each.
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The Cincinnati Reds continue a home stand Wednesday as one of the worst teams in all of baseball 27 games under .500 riding a 2 game losing streak. Chase Anderson was obliterated on the mound for the Reds giving up 5 runs on 4 hits in only 1.1 innings leading to the loss. The Reds bullpen struggled as well giving up 9 more runs on 10 hits to finish the game.
The Reds struggled at the plate as well compiling only 7 hits in 32 at bats as a team. Chuckie Robinson had the biggest at bat of the game hitting his first MLB home run with a 2 run shot in the 5th inning. TJ Friedl and Stuart Fairchild chipped in as well driving in 1 run each.
Recent Betting Trends:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis' last 5 games.
St. Louis are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games.
St. Louis are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
Free Betting Pick: Saint Louis Cardinals -1.5
The St. Louis Cardinals are the much better team in this game and it will show from the opening pitch. Take the Cardinals to again dominate the Reds as they coast to another easy win. St. Louis will win and cover Wednesday afternoon on the road. Final Score Prediction, St. Louis wins and covers 10-1.