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The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. This NL Central matchup features two teams looking to climb the division standings.
The Cardinals have a 26-27 record with a 13-15 away record. Andre Pallante is the probable starting pitcher for St. Louis.
Andre Pallante has struggled this season, with a 0-1 record and a 6.30 ERA over 10.0 innings, indicating control issues with a high WHIP of 1.90.
The Reds have a 24-31 record with a 14-16 home record. Frankie Montas is set to start for Cincinnati.
Frankie Montas has a 2-3 record with a 4.61 ERA over 41.0 innings, showing moderate control and effectiveness with a WHIP of 1.41.
| Team | Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL (26-27) | OFF | EVEN | OFF |
| CIN (24-31) | -120 | OFF | EVEN |
For this matchup, we predict the Cincinnati Reds to win. Here's why:
The Reds have shown a slight edge over the Cardinals recently, with a 14-16 home record compared to the Cardinals' 13-15 away record. Frankie Montas, while not dominant, has been more consistent than Andre Pallante, who has struggled significantly this season with a 6.30 ERA and a high WHIP of 1.90.
Additionally, the Reds' lineup, featuring power hitters like Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer, is better positioned to capitalize on Pallante's control issues. The Reds have also demonstrated better overall team performance, especially in recent games.
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