Cardinals vs Reds Prediction

Cincinnati Reds (19-27) vs St. Louis Cardinals (20-27)

Game Info: Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:40 pm (Great American Ball Park)

Brandon Williamson (0-0) (1.59) vs Jordan Montgomery (2-6) (4.21)

Betting Odds: Cincinnati Reds +205 / St. Louis Cardinals -250 --- Over/Under: 10.5

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds face off on Monday in an MLB showdown at the Great American Ballpark. 

Cardinals Betting Preview

The Cardinals sit with a 21-27 record overall and it’s been nothing but a disappointing season so far this season. The Cardinals are averaging 5.1 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.73 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th best in the league while the pitching is ranked 20th. They are going to need the pitching to be good here. On the mound for the Cardinals is Jordan Montgomery who sits with a 2-6 record and an ERA of 4.21. In his last start against the Brewers he went 5.1 innings giving up eight hits and three runs. 

Reds Betting Preview

The Reds come into this game with a 19-27 record overall and they are coming off another loss on Sunday. The offense scored only one run and that led to the three run defeat. The Reds are averaging 4.3 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.18 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st while the pitching is ranked 26th. On the mound for the Reds will be Brandon Williamson who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 1.59. 

Cardinals vs Reds Trends

Reds are 7-0 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Cardinals are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series. Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. Cardinals are 0-7 in Montgomerys last 7 starts. Cardinals are 0-7 in Montgomerys last 7 starts on grass. Over is 7-1 in Reds last 8 during game 1 of a series. Over is 5-1 in Reds last 6 Monday games.

Shane’s Free Pick

Williamson is coming off a strong start for the Reds and he’s facing a Cardinals team that has been disappointing this year. Jordan Montgomery’s record isn’t great, but he has been decent this year, and he sits with an ERA of 4.21. Look for both teams to struggle to score here, and this game is going to stay under the total. 

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