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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Reds vs. Cardinals on August 31, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
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 Wednesday August 31st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Reds
The Cardinals take on the Reds on Wednesday August 31st at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (75-55) vs. Cincinnati Reds (51-77)
- Date: Wednesday August 31st, 2022
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the St. Louis Cardinals travel to take on the Cincinnati Reds with a record of 75-55, placing them 1st in the NL Central division. The Cardinals will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (33-33) above the .500 mark. The Cardinals will be looking to bounce back after falling to Cincinnati by a score of 5-1. So far, St. Louis has won 21 out of their first 40 series, 21-10-9.
Jose Quintana gets the starting nod for St. Louis, looking to improve his overall record of 3-5. Coming into the game, Quintana has put together an ERA of 3.32 across his 20 outings. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .248. So far, Quintana has given up just 7 home runs, averaging just 0.61 allowed per 9 innings. Jose Quintana takes the mound with a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.87. This has come while striking out 21.0% of the batters he's faced.
St. Louis comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.92 runs per game, good for 4th in the MLB. The Cardinals have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .259 ranks 5th. Per game, the team is averaging 8.82 hits. So far, St. Louis's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.25 home runs per game ranks 7th. St. Louis's strong OBP of .330 is 2nd best in the league. So far, the team has a walk rate of 8.6%.
Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against St. Louis, the Reds have a record of just 51-77. This places the team 4th in the NL Central division. The Reds hope to avoid dropping further below .500 at home, as they are currently 27-36 at Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati will look to tack on another victory as they defeated the Cardinals by a score of 5-1. Currently, the team has a below .500 record in their 41 series, coming in at 13-20-8.
For Cincinnati, Mike Minor will look to pick up a win over St. Louis, as he has a record of 3-10. Minor will be looking to bring down an ERA of 6.10. Mike Minor's WHIP of 1.54 comes in as one of the higher marks among MLB starters. His batting average allowed of .287 compared to other pitchers. Across his previous outings, Minor has a SLG% allowed of .535. In total, he has given up 19 home runs. Heading into the game, Minor has struck 18.0% of the batters he's faced.
On offense, Cincinnati comes into the game averaging 4.26 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. So far, the team has struggled to score early, ranking 20th in runs scored through 4 innings. Together, the Reds offense has the 17th ranked batting average, at .241. On average, the team is coming up with 8.02 hits per game. So far, the team is the 19th-rated home run hitting team, averaging .97 per game. Cincinnati's offense currently ranks 22nd in OBP, coming in at .308, while their wOBA of .304 is one of the lowest figures 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 heavy favorite at -240 on the moneyline. St. Louis's implied win probability sits at 70.59%. The MLB predictive model shows St. Louis having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Runline
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