Reds vs. Cardinals: Betting Preview for August 13

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (58-61) will host Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (60-59) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, August 13, with a start time of 6:40 PM ET.

The Reds, at -140, are favored in this matchup, while the Cardinals are underdogs at +115. Bookmakers have listed the over/under for this matchup at 9 runs.

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Reds vs. Cardinals Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -140
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cardinals +115
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Hunter Greene (8-4 with a 2.90 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 136 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Reds, his 24th of the season.
  • In his most recent appearance on Thursday, the right-hander threw six innings against the Miami Marlins, giving up three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Greene is aiming for his seventh quality start in a row.
  • Greene is aiming for his seventh straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In seven of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds rank 11th in MLB action with 139 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati’s .398 slugging percentage is 16th in MLB.
  • The Reds have the fourth-worst batting average in the majors (.230).
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in runs scored with 530 (4.5 per game).
  • The Reds’ .303 on-base percentage is 24th in MLB.
  • The Reds’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 24th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati’s 3.88 team ERA ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Cincinnati has a collective 8.7 K/9, the 10th-best in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Reds combine for the No. 9-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.238).

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