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The St. Louis Cardinals (69-90) will host the Cincinnati Reds (81-78), Friday at 8:15 PM ET, in a battle of NL Central rivals. Brandon Williamson (4-5) will start for the Reds, and Jake Woodford (2-2) for the Cardinals.
The moneyline odds for the game between the Reds (-117) and Cardinals (-104) suggest a close contest. The contest has an over/under set at 9.
Reds vs. Cardinals Odds
Run Line
Cincinnati Reds (-1.5)
Moneyline
Reds (-117)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Reds vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Friday, September 29, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSMW
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Reds Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Curt Casali | 10-Day Injured List | Foot |
| Harrison Bader | 10-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Tejay Antone | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Graham Ashcraft | 60-Day Injured List | Toe |
| Nick Lodolo | 60-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Reiver Sanmartin | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Connor Overton | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Vladimir Gutierrez | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Justin Dunn | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Tyler O’Neill | 10-Day Injured List | Foot |
| Nolan Gorman | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Nolan Arenado | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Alec Burleson | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| JoJo Romero | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Steven Matz | 15-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Giovanny Gallegos | 15-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Brendan Donovan | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Dylan Carlson | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Packy Naughton | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Guillermo Zuniga | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Reds and Cardinals
The Reds lost 4-3 to the Guardians Friday, with Andrew Abbott (2 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits while striking out one) on the hook for the loss. Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI to lead the Reds offensively in the defeat.
The Cardinals lost to the Brewers yesterday, with Dakota Hudson getting the loss while throwing five innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits while striking out three. Juniel Querecuto went 1-for-3 with a double to lead the Cardinals’ offense.
Betting Trends
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Reds have been favored 41 times and won 23, or 56.1%, of those games. Cincinnati has a record of 15-16, a 48.4% win rate, when favored by -117 or more by bookmakers this season. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Reds have a 53.9% chance to win. Cincinnati and its opponents have hit the over in 77 of their 159 games with a total this season. The Reds are 92-67-0 ATS in their 159 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | 154 | .269 (49) | .355 (32) | .455 (60) | 3.4% (73) | 20.9% (68) | 10.4% (36) |
| TJ Friedl | 135 | .281 (21) | .354 (35) | .471 (42) | 3.3% (79) | 16.7% (33) | 8.5% (74) |
| Jonathan India | 117 | .242 (113) | .334 (58) | .401 (106) | 3.1% (84) | 20.7% (66) | 9.7% (53) |
| Jake Fraley | 109 | .256 (-) | .339 (-) | .443 (-) | 3.9% (-) | 18.7% (-) | 9.7% (-) |
| Tyler Stephenson | 132 | .246 (106) | .321 (93) | .376 (122) | 2.4% (112) | 26.4% (116) | 9.3% (64) |
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have come away with 35 wins in the 82 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This year, St. Louis has won 31 of 71 games when listed as at least -104 or worse on the moneyline. The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 51% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. St. Louis’ games have gone over the total in 75 of their 158 opportunities. The Cardinals are 73-85-0 against the spread in their 158 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 152 | .267 (53) | .362 (21) | .444 (68) | 3.7% (56) | 23.4% (96) | 12.6% (18) |
| Lars Nootbaar | 113 | .262 (70) | .369 (14) | .418 (92) | 2.6% (105) | 19.6% (58) | 14.5% (8) |
| Tommy Edman | 131 | .246 (106) | .303 (123) | .400 (108) | 2.5% (108) | 16.2% (26) | 6.4% (103) |
| Jordan Walker | 113 | .270 (-) | .338 (-) | .437 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 22.8% (-) | 8.2% (-) |
| Paul DeJong | 110 | .207 (-) | .258 (-) | .355 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 30.3% (-) | 5.3% (-) |
Reds vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cardinals will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-104). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).