Cardinals vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 22

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  • The Cardinals are -190 favorites vs the Reds
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Jordan Montgomery
  • Reds starting pitcher: Brandon Williamson
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The St. Louis Cardinals (-190) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (+155) on Monday, May 22, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Cincinnati.

The Cardinals are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-120).

The Cardinals vs Reds Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

This season, the Cardinals are 21-27 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 25-21 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals-1.5 -120O 10 -105-190
Reds +1.5 +100U 10 -115+155

Cardinals vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 79.3% 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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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:

  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Over in his last 12 games (+13.55 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+10.45 Units / 70% ROI)
  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 22 games (+9.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Hits Over in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 55% 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:

  • Jonathan India has hit the Runs Over in 29 of his last 45 games (+18.00 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 24 games at home (+13.65 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Kevin Newman has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+8.75 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Jason Vosler has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+8.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Kevin Newman has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 50% ROI)

Reds vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Nolan Arenado 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Jonathan India 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Nolan Gorman 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Tommy Edman 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100

Reds vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Nolan Arenado 1.5 +185 1.5 -250
Jonathan India 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Nolan Gorman 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Tommy Edman 1.5 +165 1.5 -225

Reds vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Nolan Arenado 0.5 +100 0.5 -130
Jonathan India 0.5 +260 0.5 -350
Nolan Gorman 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Tommy Edman 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.75 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games (+6.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.85 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 44 games (+5.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+10.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 30 games (+7.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+4.15 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.85 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 23 games at home (+2.05 Units / 8% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 22-26 against the Run Line (-7.35 Units / -11.84% ROI).

  • 21-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -14 Units / -22.13% ROI
  • 24-22 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.3 Units / -0.57% ROI
  • 22-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.4 Units / -8.33% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 25-21 against the Run Line (+2.15 Units / 3.73% ROI).

  • 19-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -10.72% ROI
  • 24-22 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.25 Units / 0.5% ROI
  • 22-24 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.6 Units / -8.98% ROI

Jordan Montgomery has allowed a slugging percentage of .528 (47 Total Bases / 89 ABs) on non-fastballs this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .365 — sixth Percentile.

71% of Jordan Montgomery’s called strikeouts are inside this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 32% — 97th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% (16/35) against Jordan Montgomery on elevated fastballs this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — 98th Percentile.

Jordan Montgomery has walked 1 of 54 batters (2%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 98th Percentile.

Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents batted just .111 (2-for-18) against Brandon Williamson — tied for 8th best in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .232 — 92nd Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Cardinals are just 16-3 (.842) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .951.

The Cardinals are 21-5 (.808) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 15-3 (.833) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .899.

The Cardinals are 5-1 (.833) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Reds are just 21-23 (.477) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .701.

The Reds are just 21-33 (.389) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .651.

The Reds are 7-18 (.280) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .141.

The Reds are 6-22 (.214) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .101.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .334 (1,404 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .318.

Cardinals hitters have just 1,246 strikeouts in 6,206 PA’s (20%) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .743 (2,474 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .688.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .805 (1,812 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

Reds hitters have a swing rate of just 25% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 30%.

Reds hitters have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 33% against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 40%.

Reds hitters are slugging just .371 this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Reds have a winning percentage of just 43% at home since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers in 2022 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2021 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 37% with two-strikes over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .314 against Reds pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .357 against Reds pitchers with runners on base this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .261.

Reds pitchers have walked 776 of 8,007 batters (10%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .313 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .251.

Reds vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D60
  • Antonio Santillan (Reds): Back, D60
  • Derek Law (Reds): Elbow, D15
  • Fernando Cruz (Reds): Shoulder, D15
  • Connor Overton (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Casey Legumina (Reds): Ankle, D15
  • Nicholas Lodolo (Reds): Calf, D15
  • Henry Ramos (Reds): Hip, D10
  • Terry Friedl (Reds): Oblique, D10
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Joseph Votto (Reds): Bicep/Shoulder, D60
  • Dylan Carlson (Cardinals): Ankle, D10
  • Patrick Naughton (Cardinals): Forearm, D60
  • Wilking Rodríguez (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • Jacob Woodford (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Tyler O’Neill (Cardinals): Back, D10

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