MLB Odds: Cardinals-Reds prediction, odds and pick

The Cardinals are the third-best team in the NL Central division. They are currently leading the league with 74-54 record. The Reds are fourth in NL, in fourth place in their division, and they are rebuilding. St. Louis took two of three games from Atlanta Braves. Cardinals will send Miles Mikolas to the mound. Reds will go with a player they just signed in Chase Anderson on the pitcher's mound, who has played for the Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays this year.

The Cardinals are going to cover the spread against the Reds. Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Tommy Edman, and Nolan Gorman are the team's top hitters. Cardinals will succeed if Mikolas can pitch well and they can get on base. The team is going for the playoffs. The game is scheduled for 7:05 pm. It's a possible that the Cardinals could win 2-1 or 7-5.

The Reds are going nowhere but they can still pose a threat. They have five players hitting below .190 and they have a few promising prospects. Kyle Farmer is batting .266 with eight home runs, 57 RBIs, and 48 runs. Jonathan India is hitting .249 with 8 home hits, 28 RBI, 35 runs and is a good prospect. The Reds will cover the spread if Anderson can give them five quality innings.

The Cardinals are the safer bet as they have a better pitcher in Mikolas.