Cardinals vs. Reds Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/29/2022

by | Aug 29, 2022

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Brendan Donovan (10 games) and Jonathan India (11 games) will look to add one more to their lengthy hitting streaks when the St. Louis Cardinals (74-54) and Cincinnati Reds (50-76) meet Monday at 6:40 PM ET, live from Great American Ball Park. Donovan and the Cardinals are favored with -220 odds on the moneyline. St. Louis’ Miles Mikolas and Cincinnati’s Chase Anderson have been named the starters for this contest.

Cardinals vs. Reds Spread and Betting Line

Cardinals vs Reds Betting Information
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds
Cardinals -220 +181 9.5 -104 -116 -1.5 -132 +110

Computer Predictions for Cardinals vs. Reds

After looking at all of the key trends and stats for this matchup, our best bet is the Reds on the moneyline at +181. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 9.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Cincinnati Reds (+181) and Over (9.5)

Cardinals vs. Reds Game Info

  • St. Louis Cardinals probable starting pitcher: Miles Mikolas
  • Cincinnati Reds probable starting pitcher: Chase Anderson
  • Game Day: Monday, August 29, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Stadium: Great American Ball Park

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Pitching Matchup

Mikolas Anderson
26 GS 0
10-10 W-L 0-0
3.35 ERA
164.0 IP 0
29 BB 0
121 SO 0

Cardinals Starter Miles Mikolas

  • Mikolas gets the start for the Cardinals, his 27th of the season. He is 10-10 with a 3.35 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 164 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, when the right-hander went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • The 34-year-old has an ERA of 3.35, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 26 games this season. Opponents are hitting .227 against him.
  • Mikolas is trying to secure his fourth straight quality start in this outing.
  • Mikolas is seeking his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 6.1 innings per appearance on the mound.
  • He meets a Reds offense that ranks 20th in the league with 536 runs while batting .240 as a unit. It has a collective .378 slugging percentage (24th in MLB action) and has hit a total of 120 home runs (20th in MLB).
  • In 12 innings over two appearances against the Reds this season, Mikolas has a 5.25 ERA and a 1.083 WHIP while his opponents are batting .238.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 34-year-old’s 3.35 ERA ranks 31st, 1.024 WHIP ranks 14th, and 6.6 K/9 ranks 49th.

Reds Starter Chase Anderson

  • Anderson will make his first start of the season for the Reds.
  • This will be the first start of the season for the 34-year-old right-hander, who has not made an appearance on the mound in over a season.
  • The Cardinals have scored 625 runs this season, which ranks fourth in MLB. They are batting .259 for the campaign with 157 home runs, seventh in the league.

Cardinals Betting Picks & Insights

  • The Cardinals have entered the game as favorites 75 times this season and won 51, or 68%, of those games.
  • St. Louis has a record of 3-1 when favored by -220 or more by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Cardinals have a 68.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • St. Louis and its opponents have hit the over in 63 of their 131 games with a total this season.
  • The Cardinals are 73-57-0 ATS in their 130 games with a spread this season.

Reds Betting Picks & Insights

  • The Reds have been victorious in 40, or 40.4%, of the 99 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Cincinnati has a mark of 4-18 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +181 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 35.6% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Cincinnati and their opponents have hit the over in 64 of their 128 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Reds have an against the spread record of 61-67-0 in 128 games with a line this season.

Cardinals Leaders & Batting Stats

  • Not only does Paul Goldschmidt lead the Cardinals in hitting with his .338 average, he also paces the squad with 33 home runs and 105 RBI.
  • Among all hitters in MLB, Goldschmidt’s home run total places him third, and his RBI tally ranks him third.
  • Goldschmidt brings a hitting streak of six games into this game. During his last 10 outings he is batting .366 with four home runs, five walks and 11 RBI.
  • Nolan Arenado is hitting .306 with 34 doubles, a triple, 27 home runs and 42 walks.
  • Arenado ranks 14th in home runs and seventh in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
  • Arenado carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .471 with a double, two home runs, a walk and four RBI.
  • Tommy Edman is batting .253 with 21 doubles, four triples, 10 home runs and 39 walks.
  • Dylan Carlson has 24 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 37 walks while hitting .243.
Name GP BA OBP SLG HR RBI H
Paul Goldschmidt 121 .338 .421 .629 33 105 154
Nolan Arenado 118 .306 .370 .567 27 85 137
Tommy Edman 124 .253 .315 .378 10 44 119
Dylan Carlson 107 .243 .318 .392 8 39 91
Brendan Donovan 95 .299 .404 .385 2 35 86

Reds Leaders & Batting Stats

  • The Reds are lead in runs batted in by Kyle Farmer with a mark of 58, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .261.
  • Among all batters in the majors, Farmer is 172nd in home runs and 63rd in RBI.
  • India is hitting .253 with 14 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 15 walks.
  • India is currently 172nd in homers and 230th in RBI in the major leagues.
  • Nick Senzel is hitting .245 with 11 doubles, four home runs and 23 walks.
  • Donovan Solano is hitting .326 with 12 doubles, three home runs and 12 walks.
Name GP BA OBP SLG HR RBI H
Kyle Farmer 109 .261 .328 .378 8 58 103
Jonathan India 70 .253 .319 .401 8 28 68
Nick Senzel 91 .245 .307 .319 4 22 76
Dónovan Solano 52 .326 .376 .440 3 21 60
Jake Fraley 39 .242 .328 .458 7 17 29

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