Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Reds on the Back Foot

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Reds (2-12) will face the St. Louis Cardinals (8-4) at Great American Ball Park. St. Louis is favored by a score of -165, while Cincinnati is favored by a score of +145. The over/under for this game is set at 8.5. Adam Wainwright and Nick Lodolo are slated to start the game.

Cincinnati Reds- Can Cincinnati Reds Dominate Cardinals? (LLLLL)

The Cincinnati Reds have a.255 on-base percentage and a.184 overall batting average this season. They've struck out 139 times, which is second in the league, and have 82 hits. Cincinnati has 9 home homers and 38 RBIs on the season. The Reds have a.278 slugging percentage and are putting up 2.79 runs per game (28th in baseball). They have 15 doubles to their credit and 36 walks, and 39 runs scored. Before going up against the Cardinals, the Reds were also outclassed by San Diego Padres thrice; (4-1), (6-2), and (6-0).

Expected Opening Lineup

• Tommy Edman, 2B;
• Paul Goldschmidt, 1B;
• Dylan Carlson, RF;
• Nolan Arenado, 3B;
• Corey Dickerson, DH;
• Lars Nootbaar, LF;
• Harrison Bader, CF;
• Paul DeJong, SS;
• Andrew Knizner, C;
• Dakota Hudson, SP.

St. Louis Cardinals- Keeping themselves Consistent in the League (WWLWW)

St. Louis has a.387 batting average and has struck out 88 times while earning 42 walks. Over the course of the season, they have 52 runs batted in and 95 base hits, while their team batting average is.239. The Cardinals have hit 18 doubles and 13 balls out of the park as a team. They've scored 54 runs and have a collective OBP of.318. The St. Louis Cardinals are averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking them 7th in the league. Cardinals won against Miami Marlins and are extending their winning form against Cincinnati Reds.

Expected Opening Lineup

• Naquin, RF;
• Drury, DH;
• Pham, LF;
• Votto, 1B;
• Farmer, SS;
• Senzel, CF;
• Moran, 3B;
• Lopez, 2B;
• Garcia, C;
• Mahle, P.

Expert Betting Tips

St. Louis Cardinals would be the favorites to win the upcoming fixture. The total is expected to be over 9, as seen in the last couple of games. The Cardinals would look to dominate Cincinnati Reds throughout the game, aiming to win by a reasonable points margin.

• St. Louis Cardinals to Win for 1.70
• Total Over 8.5 for 1.83
• Team St.Louis Cardinals To Win By 4 Or More Runs for 3.15