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

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman throws out Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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  • The Cardinals are -175 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The Cincinnati Reds (+140) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-165) on Thursday, September 12, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15pm EDT in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Reds are 71-76 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 72-73 ATS.

Reds vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Jakob Junis 4-0, 2.84 ERA
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Sonny Gray 12-9, 3.85 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -155O 7.5 -120+140
Cardinals -1.5 +125U 7.5 +100-165

Reds vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 56.6% 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 Reds players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • TJ Friedl has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 16 away games (+24.50 Units / 153% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Hits Under in 25 of his last 43 games (+19.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Total Bases Under in 34 of his last 47 games (+14.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Singles Under in 29 of his last 43 games (+12.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Amed Rosario has hit the Runs Under in 30 of his last 39 games (+12.65 Units / 17% ROI)

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

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Masyn Winn has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 24 games at home (+21.50 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Paul Goldschmidt has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 33 games (+16.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+16.55 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 38 games (+13.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Pedro Pages has hit the Singles Over in 22 of his last 36 games (+12.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 75 of their last 129 games (+15.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 76 of their last 132 games (+12.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 68 of their last 131 games (+7.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 47 away games (+7.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.30 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+6.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+5.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 24 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 83-64 against the Run Line (+11.5 Units / 5.89% ROI).

  • 71-76 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.25 Units / -3.59% ROI
  • 67-72 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.05 Units / -8.04% ROI
  • 72-67 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.05 Units / -1.27% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 72-73 against the Run Line (-9.35 Units / -4.74% ROI).

  • 73-72 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.7 Units / -5.03% ROI
  • 68-71 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.6 Units / -6.69% ROI
  • 71-68 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.15 Units / -2.62% ROI

Cardinals vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Alec Burleson (STL) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Jordan Walker (STL) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000

Cardinals vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Masyn Winn (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Ty France (CIN) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Cardinals vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Alec Burleson (STL) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Cardinals vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Sonny Gray (STL) 6.5 -105 6.5 -125
Jakob Junis (CIN) 3.5 +115 3.5 -155

30 of Jakob Junis’ breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor since the 2022 season — most among NL Relievers; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

19 of Jakob Junis’ breaking pitch strikeouts are backdoor since last season — tied for most among NL Relievers; League Avg: nan — 100th Percentile.

Jakob Junis has a first-pitch strike rate of 71% (397/562) since last season — tied for highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 62% — 100th Percentile.

Jakob Junis has a first-pitch strike rate of 74% (146/196) this season — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: 62% — 100th Percentile.

Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 35% (140/401) against Sonny Gray this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Sonny Gray has a strikeout rate of 57% (186 SO in 325 PAs) with two-strikes this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 100th Percentile.

Sonny Gray has a strikeout rate of 54% (104 SO in 192 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — 100th Percentile.

Sonny Gray has a strikeout rate of 31% (72 SO in 234 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 Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Reds are just 34-37 (.479) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.

The Reds are just 13-26 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 6-16 (.273) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 5-15 (.250) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Cardinals are just 24-38 (.387) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .574.

The Cardinals are 21-13 (.618) after a loss as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .434.

The Cardinals are 39-18 (.684) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are 43-27 (.614) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Reds hitters are slugging just .150 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .208.

The Reds are batting just .127 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

The Reds are batting just .232 this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.

The Reds are batting just .117 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .152.

Cardinals hitters are slugging just .378 against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .409.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .684 (3,157 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of just .306 (3,157 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of just .292 (1,597 PA’s) against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .294 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .256.

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

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 45% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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

Cardinals vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • St. Louis Cardinals – No Injuries Reported
  • Cincinnati Reds – No Injuries Reported

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