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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, June 9th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Reds vs. Cardinals
The Reds take on the Cardinals on Friday, June 9th 2023 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (29-34) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (26-37)
- Date: Friday, June 9th 2023
- Time: 8:15 ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
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Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Cincinnati Reds come into this road contest vs St. Louis with a below .500 record (29-34). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 3rd. Heading into play, the Reds have won half of their 28 road games, sitting at 12-16.
Despite being favored 14 times in 63 games, Cincinnati has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 35-28, with an average betting line of 9.
Ben Lively gets the start for the Reds with a below .500 record at 3-3. Through six appearances, Ben Lively has an ERA of 3.03. Currently, opponents are batting just .198 against the right-hander. So far, Lively has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .265. With a total of eight walks, Lively has a WHIP of 1.01.
Cincinnati enters play averaging 4.6 runs per game, placing them 11th in the MLB. The Reds have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .255 ranks 8th. In terms of home runs, Cincinnati ranks 21st, with a total of 51 home runs. Throughout the season, Cincinnati's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 5th best OBP of .332.
St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Cincinnati, the Cardinals have a record of just 26-37. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. In their 28 games at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals have a record of just 12-16.
St. Louis' record against the runline stands at 27-36, even though they have been favored in 37 of their 63 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 31-32.
The Cardinals will send Jordan Montgomery to the mound with an overall record of 2-7. Jordan Montgomery will take the mound with an ERA of 4.23. The left-hander has a batting average allowed of .270. So far, Montgomery has given up eight home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .333. Montgomery has a WHIP of 1.38, with 18 walks allowed.
St. Louis enters play averaging 4.6 runs per game, placing them 11th in the MLB. The Cardinals have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .249 ranks 10th in the league. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 85 home runs, which ranks 6th. Throughout the season, St. Louis is ranked 12th in OBP (.323).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Reds vs. Cardinals
Heading into today's matchup between St. Louis and Cincinnati, the Cardinals are the betting favorite at -185 on the moneyline. St. Louis' implied win probability sits at 64.91%. The MLB predictive model shows the Cardinals pitching to carry the team to a win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an advantage to take St. Louis on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals -1.5
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