Reds vs. Cardinals Prediction
With their ace on the hill, are the Cardinals a safe bet to beat the Reds on the runline today at 2:15PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cardinals are -195 on the money line to beat the Reds, who have odds of +175 to pull off the upset today at Busch Stadium. With Scott Feldman set to face Carlos Martinez in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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Feldman (0-1) allowed three runs on seven hits, which included two first-inning home runs, and two walks over 4 2/3 innings on Monday. He struck out six while receiving the loss against the Phillies. Feldman allowed a home run to Cesar Hernandez to start the game and then fell behind 3-0 by the second inning.
Martinez was brilliant in his season debut, tossing 7 1/3 shutout innings versus the Cubs last Sunday night. He didn’t earn the win because closer Seung Hwan Oh blew the save in the top of the ninth by allowing a three-run home run to Willson Contreras. Nevertheless, Martinez was outstanding, allowing six hits and zero walks.
Bet Today’s Reds vs. Cardinals Game
OUR PICK: The Cardinals are a perfect 5-0 in Martinez’s last five starts against the Reds, who are now 26-58 in their last 84 games in St. Louis following their loss on Saturday. The Cardinals have also won four of Martinez’s last five home starts, are 8-2 in his last 10 starts overall, and are 5-2 in his last seven outings against National League Central opponents.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -1.5 (+101)