Match Analysis: St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-15
- Time: 11:46 PM UTC
- Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Game Overview
The Cincinnati Reds travel to Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals in a late-season MLB matchup where both teams hover around .500 with middling motivation. The Cardinals are slight favorites at home and have a solid but inconsistent season, while the Reds struggle on the road but show resilience with recent wins.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Cardinals are 73-77, performing just below .500 overall, and have historically been competitive at home. Cincinnati is 74-75 and has shown similar mixed results, with recent form slightly favoring the Reds with two wins in their last five games. The Cardinals have covered the spread about 50% of the time this season and have mixed results as favorites around -124 moneyline odds.
- Recent head-to-head data suggests a marginal edge to the Cardinals at home, though the Reds have been competitive in this matchup, reflected in the close moneyline and spread odds indicating a tight contest.
- The Cardinals are missing key players including M. Winn and N. Arenado. The Reds have C. Spiers and I. Gibaut sidelined, with also T. Callihan and W. Miley out. These missing players impact pitching depth for both teams but may slightly favor the Cardinals given their stronger lineup depth.
- Playing at Busch Stadium confers a home-field advantage for the Cardinals. Weather conditions are typical for mid-September in St. Louis and expected to be neutral with no significant influence on run totals or pitching performance.
- Neither team is in strong playoff contention this late in the season, potentially reducing intensity. However, both teams may be motivated to finish strong for player evaluations and momentum heading into offseason.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Cincinnati Reds: +104, St. Louis Cardinals: -122 | St. Louis Cardinals | β β β ββ 62% |
Spread | Cincinnati Reds +1.5: -192, St. Louis Cardinals -1.5: 158 | Cincinnati Reds +1.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
Over/under | Over 8.5: -106, Under 8.5: -114 | Under 8.5 | β β β ββ 57% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | St. Louis Cardinals 7% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 8.5 5% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: St. Louis Cardinals at 7% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Cardinals to win on the moneyline, with a predicted close score emphasizing their home advantage despite roster challenges.
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 4 – Cincinnati Reds 3