The St. Louis Cardinals (60-60) and Cincinnati Reds (59-61) play the finale of a 3-game set at Great American Ball Park Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Reds lead 5-4
We cashed all 3 bets here Tuesday as RHP Hunter Greene shut down a flailing Cards offense. A meaningless solo homer from 3B Nolan Arenado was the only blemish the Cardinals could attain on Greene, who struck out 9 over 7 IP of 1-run ball. The Cardinals are circling the drain at the worst time, losing 3 in a row and 8 of 12.
The Reds have won 3 straight and outscored opponents 14-5 in the process. OF Spencer Steer is 9-for-19 (.474) with 3 homers and 9 RBIs in his last 6 games. The Reds have won 6 of 10 and have pulled within 4.5 games of a Wild Card spot.