Cardinals vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 12

Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India celebrates after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Cardinals are -130 favorites vs the Reds
  • Cardinals vs Reds Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Cardinals / Reds TV Channel: BSOH | BSMW

The St. Louis Cardinals (-130) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (+110) on Monday, August 12, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cincinnati, OH.

This season, the Cardinals are 60-58 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 66-52 ATS.

Cardinals vs Reds Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Sonny Gray 11-6, 3.66 ERA
  • Reds starting pitcher: Andrew Abbott 9-9, 3.73 ERA

Cardinals vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals-1.5 +125O 8.5 +100-130
Reds +1.5 -155U 8.5 -120+110

Cardinals vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Monday‘s MLB game with 57.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Alec Burleson has hit the RBIs Over in 25 of his last 43 games (+26.85 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Alec Burleson has hit the Home Runs Over in 10 of his last 46 games (+21.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Pedro Pages has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 23 games (+11.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Pedro Pages has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 21 games (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Pedro Pages has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 21 games (+9.00 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • TJ Friedl has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 31 games (+28.10 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Hits Under in 18 of his last 28 games (+14.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Singles Under in 25 of his last 35 games (+14.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 21 games (+11.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Andrew Abbott has hit the Earned Runs Under in 17 of his last 23 games (+10.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 48 games (+9.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.70 Units / 95% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 38 away games (+4.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 14 away games (+4.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 14 away games (+2.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 44 games at home (+12.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 58 of their last 100 games (+11.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 55 of their last 102 games (+8.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 34 of their last 56 games at home (+7.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 68 games (+5.05 Units / 6% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 58-60 against the Run Line (-7.2 Units / -4.53% ROI).

  • 60-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.85 Units / -6.16% ROI
  • 57-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -5 Units / -3.88% ROI
  • 56-57 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.85 Units / -5.32% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 66-52 against the Run Line (+7.6 Units / 4.84% ROI).

  • 57-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.2 Units / -4.37% ROI
  • 54-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.8 Units / -9.05% ROI
  • 59-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.7 Units / -0.54% ROI

Reds vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Willson Contreras (STL) 0.5 +240 0.5 -300
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +270 0.5 -350
Nolan Gorman (STL) 0.5 +310 0.5 -400
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 +325 0.5 -450
Tommy Pham (STL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550

Reds vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tommy Pham (STL) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Masyn Winn (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Alec Burleson (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195

Reds vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Willson Contreras (STL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Nolan Gorman (STL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Reds vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Sonny Gray (STL) 6.5 +100 6.5 -130
Andrew Abbott (CIN) 5.5 +130 5.5 -175

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 37% (116/311) against Sonny Gray this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Sonny Gray has a strikeout rate of 59% (153 SO in 260 PAs) with two-strikes this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Sonny Gray has a strikeout rate of 55% (85 SO in 155 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — 98th Percentile.

Sonny Gray has a strikeout rate of 34% (64 SO in 189 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 98th Percentile.

Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Andrew Abbott has walked 24 of 207 batters (12%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has a strikeout rate of 50% (9 SO in 18 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (2 games) — tied for 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — 97th Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has a strikeout rate of 50% (9 SO in 18 PAs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this month (2 games) — tied for best among among NL Starters; League Avg: 23% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 22% (49/226) against Andrew Abbott’s curve and slider since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 111 total IP; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Cardinals are 34-18 (.654) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 23-37 (.383) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .573.

The Cardinals are just 26-61 (.299) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .376.

The Cardinals are 16-11 (.593) after a road loss this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .485.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Reds are just 31-34 (.477) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.

The Reds are 12-20 (.375) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

The Reds are just 3-11 (.214) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 19-28 (.404) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are batting .166 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .154.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .256 (8,910 PA’s) with two-strikes since the 2022 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

The Cardinals are batting .245 with two outs this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .235.

The Cardinals are just 42-66 (.378) against the run line (-30.3% ROI) after a road win since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Reds hitters have 15 strikeouts in 35 PA’s (43%) against LHP over the past seven days (4 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Reds hitters have 41 strikeouts in 107 PA’s (38%) against LHP this month (7 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Reds are batting just .114 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .152.

Reds hitters are slugging just .150 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .209.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .291 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Reds pitchers have walked 224 of 2,484 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Graham Ashcraft (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Nick Martini (Cincinnati Reds): Thumb, 60-Day IL
  • Carson Spiers (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Cincinnati Reds): Wrist, 60-Day IL
  • Tejay Antone (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Luke Maile (Cincinnati Reds): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds): Ankle, Day-To-Day
  • TJ Friedl (Cincinnati Reds): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Brent Suter (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out
  • Ian Gibaut (Cincinnati Reds): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Emilio Pagan (Cincinnati Reds): Lat, 60-Day IL
  • Connor Overton (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, 7-Day IL
  • Keynan Middleton (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Zack Thompson (St. Louis Cardinals): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
  • Drew Rom (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Steven Matz (St. Louis Cardinals): Back, 60-Day IL
  • Riley O’Brien (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, 60-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.