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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, May 25th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Reds
The Cardinals take on the Reds on Thursday, May 25th 2023 at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (22-29) vs. Cincinnati Reds (21-28)
- Date: Thursday, May 25th 2023
- Time: 12:35 ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Cincinnati hoping to improve on their record of just 22-29, placing them 5th in the NL Central. St. Louis will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 11-14 away from home.
Despite being the favorite in 29 of their 51 games, St. Louis' record against the runline is only 24-27. The team has an over/under record of 29-22, with an average betting line of 9.
For St. Louis, Miles Mikolas gets the start, currently holding a record of 2-1. Miles Mikolas will take the mound with an ERA of 4.77. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.303). Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Miles Mikolas, who has a WOBA allowed of .355. Mikolas has a WHIP of 1.48, with 14 walks allowed.
Entering today's action, St. Louis features the 5th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.1 runs per game. The Cardinals are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 6th at .262. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 72 home runs, which ranks 5th. To date, St. Louis has the MLB's 4th best OBP at .335.
Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against St. Louis, the Reds have a record of just 21-28. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. Through 27 home contests, the Reds come in with a mark of 14-13 at Great American Ball Park.
Across their 49 games, Cincinnati has been favored 12 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 27-22 with an average betting line of 9.
The Reds will send Luke Weaver to the mound with an overall record of 1-2. With an ERA of 6.54, Luke Weaver has had his struggles on the mound. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .305. Luke Weaver has given up nine home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .395. Weaver's WHIP of 1.52 comes along with a total of eight walks allowed.
Cincinnati's offense comes into this game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The Reds' combined batting average currently sits at .248, placing them 15th in the league. Overall, the team has hit just 38 home runs, placing them 28th in the league. Cincinnati's strong OBP of .326 is 11th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Reds
Heading into today's matchup between St. Louis and Cincinnati, the Cardinals are the betting favorite at -173 on the moneyline. St. Louis' implied win probability sits at 63.37%. The MLB predictive model has the Cardinals picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Moneyline
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