Reds vs. Cardinals Prediction
Michael Wacha has been outstanding against the Reds but will he lead the Cardinals to a win today over Cincinnati at 2:15PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cardinals are -180 money line favorites to beat the Reds, who have odds of +162 to pull off another upset at Busch Stadium after beating the Cardinals 2-0 last night. With Wacha set to oppose Bronson Arroyo in the pitching matchup, the over/under for today’s game sits at 8.5 runs.
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CINCINNATI KEY TRENDS: The Reds are now 5-2 in their last seven road games dating back to last season but they’re struggled to win games with Arroyo on the bump. They’re 1-5 in his last six starts, are 1-4 in his last five outings versus NL Central rivals, and are 1-10 in his last 11 starts after allowing two runs or less in their previous game.
ST. LOUIS KEY TRENDS: The Cardinals are 5-0 in Wacha’s last five starts, are 6-1 in his last seven outings against NL Central rivals, and are 27-11 in his last 38 starts at home. They’re also 13-6 in his last 19 starts after allowing two runs or less in their previous game and 16-5 in his last 21 outings after scoring two runs or less in their previous game.
Bet Today’s Reds vs. Cardinals Game
OUR PICK: The Cardinals have been a fantastic play for bettors when Wacha faces the Reds. They’re 8-0 in his last eight starts against Cincinnati and 5-0 in his last five home starts versus the Reds. Furthermore, the Reds are winless at 0-6 in Arroyo’s last six starts against the Cardinals and 4-10 in his last 14 road outings versus St. Louis.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: ST. LOUIS CARDINALS -1.5 (+115)