- The Cardinals (75-55) are -250 favorites vs the Reds (51-77)
- Cardinals starting pitcher: José Quintana (4-6), 3.45 ERA
- Reds starting pitcher: Michael Minor (3-10), 6.10 ERA
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The St. Louis Cardinals (-250) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (+190) on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cincinnati.
The Cardinals are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -2.5 (+100).
The Cardinals vs Reds Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Cardinals are 72-55 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 59-67 ATS.
Cardinals vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cardinals | -2.5 +100 | O 9.5 -115 | -250 |
| Reds | +2.5 -120 | U 9.5 -105 | +190 |
Cardinals vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 61.6% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and Reds and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Reds vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alejo Lopez | 0.5 +1000 | 0.5 -10000 |
| Aristides Aquino | 0.5 +350 | 0.5 -650 |
| Donovan Solano | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Jonathan India | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
| Jose Barrero | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
Reds vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alejo Lopez | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +160 |
| Aristides Aquino | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +115 |
| Donovan Solano | 1.5 +190 | 1.5 -275 |
| Jonathan India | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Jose Barrero | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +100 |
Reds vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alejo Lopez | 0.5 +230 | 0.5 -350 |
| Aristides Aquino | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
| Donovan Solano | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -200 |
| Jonathan India | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -350 |
| Jose Barrero | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -350 |
Reds vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Minor | 4.5 +115 | 4.5 -150 |
| Jose Quintana | 4.5 +120 | 4.5 -175 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Cardinals Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Reds: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 71-56 against the Run Line (+13.25 Units / 8.36% ROI).
- 72-55 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.15 Units / 4.8% ROI
- 60-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.9 Units / -6.38% ROI
- 62-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.5 Units / -2.53% ROI
Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 59-67 against the Run Line (-13.65 Units / -8.82% ROI).
- 49-77 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.65 Units / -10.89% ROI
- 63-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.75 Units / -3.41% ROI
- 61-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.45 Units / -6.1% ROI
José Quintana: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 62% (1,128/1,816) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — third Percentile.
Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 56% (433/780) when ahead in the count this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 63% — first Percentile.
Jose Quintana has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 55% (179/323) of right-handed hitters this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 67% — fourth Percentile.
Jose Quintana has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 59% (229/387) of opposing batters this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — third Percentile.
Michael Minor: Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
28 of Mike Minor’s 85 breaking pitch strikeouts (33%) have been backdoor since the start of last season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 144 total IP; League Avg: 12% — 97th Percentile.
Mike Minor has allowed an OPS of 1.120 (130 PA’s) versus the 2-3-4 hitters this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 63 total IP; League Avg: .757 — 0 Percentile.
Mike Minor has allowed an OPS of .781 (72 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (5 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .483 — first Percentile.
Mike Minor has allowed 8 stolen bases this month (5 games) — most in MLB — 100th Percentile.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Reds
The Cardinals are 11-4 (.733) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Cardinals are 10-9 (.526) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Cardinals are 40-8 (.833) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .708.
The Cardinals are 33-11 (.750) when scoring in the first inning this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .664.
Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Reds are just 17-62 (.215) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .297.
The Reds are just 3-63 (.045) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .115.
The Reds are just 27-37 (.422) at home this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .528.
The Reds are just 8-25 (.242) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters have 237 extra-base hits out of 551 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .874 (1,088 PA’s) this month (28 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .707.
Cardinals hitters are slugging .545 on the road this month (13 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .387.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .803 (2,375 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .727.
Reds Hitting Stats & Trends
Reds hitters have an OPS of just .679 (3,358 PA’s) against RHP this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .705.
Reds hitters have an OPS of just .636 (2,378 PA’s) on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .698.
Reds hitters have drawn 239 walks in 3,358 PA’s (7%) against RHP this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The Reds have a winning percentage of just 42% at home this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Cardinals pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
The longest HR allowed by the Cardinals pitchers this season traveled 494.0 feet — — 2nd longest in MLB; League Avg: 459.6
Cardinals pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 123 double plays in 966 opportunities (13%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Reds Pitching Stats & Trends
Reds pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 69 double plays in 984 opportunities (7%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .311 against Reds pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .249.
Reds pitchers have walked 468 of 4,928 batters (10%) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Reds pitchers have walked 226 of 2,564 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Reds vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
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