The Cincinnati Reds (37-43) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (41-38) on Thursday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Reds vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cardinals lead 2-1
Cincinnati has lost back-to-back games after falling 6-1 against Pittsburgh on Wednesday and failing to cover as a -132 home favorite. Held to just 4 hits, 2B'Jonathan India'was the only Reds player to have a RBI while RHP'Graham Ashcraft'allowed 6 ER in 5 1/3 innings to take the loss.
The Cardinals got back in the win column on Wednesday after winning the 2nd half of a doubleheader 4-1 against the Braves and covering as home underdogs. They lost the 1st game 6-2. RF Alec Burleson'led the way on offense with 2 RBIs while LHP'Matthew Liberatore'allowed 0 ER in 6 innings to pick up the win.