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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals predictions, picks and best bets

Johnny Rosenstein  |  Sportsbook Wire

The Cincinnati Reds (28-32) and the St. Louis Cardinals (30-29) meet in Game 2 of a three-game set at Busch Stadium Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Tuesday: The Reds won 4-1, evening up the season series 3-3.

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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals: Projected Starting Pitchers

RHP Anthony DeSclafani vs. RHP Dakota Hudson

DeSclafani is 2-3 with a 4.97 ERA and a 55/18 BB-K ratio in 11 starts. He lost his last outing, giving up three runs on eight hits and a walk in 5 2/3 innings of a 7-2 home loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates last Wednesday. He's 6-2 with a 3.45 career ERA in 12 appearances (11 starts) vs. the Cardinals, including 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in two starts this season - he beat them behind six scoreless innings (4 H, 3 BB, 6 K) at Busch Stadium April 26.

Hudson is 4-3 with a 3.94 ERA and a 42/27 K-BB ratio in 12 appearances (11 starts). He won at the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 Thursday, yielding just one run on four hits and three walks with four K's in six innings. He's 2-0 with a 2.96 ERA (8 ER, 24.1 IP) in his last four outings. He beat the Reds 6-3 in his only career start against them April 27, yielding three runs on seven hits and a walk in 5 2/3 innings.

Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals: By the Numbers

  • Reds 1B Joey Votto has reached base in 20 consecutive games.
  • Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter is a .458 career hitter (11 for 24) with three HRs vs. DeSclafani, while 1B Paul Goldschmidt is 8 for 15 (.533) with one HR vs. the Reds right-hander.

  • Reds IF/OF Jose Peraza, 6 for 16 (.375) with a HR and three RBIs in his last five games, is a .374 career hitter (34 for 91) with 12 RBIs in 24 games at Busch Stadium.
  • Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong is 0 for 17 with seven K's vs. DeSclafani.
  • The Reds are 6-5 in DeSclafani's starts this season. The Cardinals are 6-5 in Hudson's starts.
  • The Reds have won 10 of their last 16 vs. the Cardinals, including six of the last 10 at Busch.

Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals: Key Injuries

Cardinals C Yadier Molina (right hand) is on the 10-day IL and isn't expected back for several weeks.

Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals: Picks and Betting Tips

</div> <p> <strong>Moneyline:</strong> The Cardinals ( <strong>-148</strong>) are the play. Not only has Hudson been dealing of late, every time the Reds ( <strong>+128</strong>) seem to be on the verge of stringing together some impressive wins, they take a step back. They're 1-7 in their last eight after W.</p> <p> <strong>Run line:</strong> At <strong>-1.5, +134</strong>, the Cards are worth a small wager. The Reds are <strong>+1.5, -158</strong>.</p> <p> <strong>Over/under:</strong> The <strong>UNDER 9</strong> ( <strong>-104</strong>) is the STRONGEST PLAY of all the options here for several reasons:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The Reds are 23-35-2 O/U, tied for the UNDERS pct. lead in the majors at 39.7%. The Cards are 27-29-3.</p> </li> <li> <p>The Reds are 11-18-1 O/U on the road. The Cards are 14-16-2 at home.</p> </li> <li> <p>The O/U is 2-8 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings.</p> </li> <li> <p>The O/U is 0-3 in <strong>Hudson's</strong> last three starts and 1-2 in <strong>DeSclafani's</strong> last three.</p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Johnny's June MLB record</strong>: 7-2. <strong>Strongest plays</strong>: 4-0.</p> <p> <em>Follow Johnny on Twitter <a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyParlay11">@JohnnyParlay11</a> </em> </p> <p><strong>MORE:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/burmese-python-discovered-in-surprising-place/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Burmese python discovered in surprising place</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-fighter-makes-opponent-flinch-by-screaming-in-his-face-during-staredown/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">UFC fighter makes opponent flinch by screaming in his face during staredown</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/rangers-mike-minor-200th-strike-out-after-not-catching-foul-ball-on-purpose/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Rangers ripped for not catching easy foul ball so pitcher could reach milestone</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/mariners-felix-hernandez-walk-off-mound-emotional/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">See Felix Hernandez's emotional walk off the mound for the Mariners</a></p> <p><a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/09/packers-eagles-goal-line-passes/?utm_source=USATAPP&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=inline-related">Packers' puzzling goal-line decisions end in disaster</a></p></body></html>

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