Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/5

MLB game preview

The Cincinnati Reds will meet the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is set for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 8:15 PM. The Reds have a record of 31-30, while the Cardinals hold a 32-28 record.

The Reds will look to improve their road record of 15-14. Brady Singer is expected to start for Cincinnati, with a 2-5 record and a 6.18 ERA. The Cardinals will counter with Kyle Leahy, who has a 5-3 record and a 4.25 ERA. The weather is expected to be very hot with overcast clouds.

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Kansas City Royals on June 2nd with a score of 4-3. However, they lost two other games to the Royals, including a 9-2 loss on June 1st.

Offensively, the Reds rank 10th in slugging percentage with a .395. They have hit 77 home runs this season, placing them 7th in the league. Spencer Steer stands out with two home runs in the June 2nd victory against the Royals.

Pitching has been a challenge for the Reds, with a team ERA of 4.78, ranking them 27th. Brady Singer, the probable starter for the next game, has a 6.18 ERA this season. The Reds’ pitching staff needs to improve to support their hitters better.

Reds vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Reds Moneyline +115, Cardinals Moneyline -137, Reds Runline +1.5 (-173), Cardinals Runline -1.5 (+145), Total Over 9.0 (-116), Total Under 9.0 (-104)

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals recently had a strong game against the Texas Rangers. They won by a score of 5-3 with 11 hits. Andre Pallante pitched well, allowing just one earned run over 5 2/3 innings.

In their previous games, the Cardinals showed mixed results. They lost 7-4 to the Rangers despite 13 hits. Nolan Gorman contributed with a home run during that game.

The Cardinals’ offense is led by players like Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson. Walker has 15 home runs and 44 RBIs, while Burleson has a batting average of .287. These players will be key in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Cardinals are favored at -137, while the Reds are at +115. The Cardinals have a stronger pitching lineup with a 4.14 ERA, compared to the Reds’ 4.78 ERA. Given the Cardinals’ home advantage and better pitching stats, picking the Cardinals to win seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 9.0 runs. The Reds have a higher slugging percentage and more home runs, indicating potential for scoring. The Cardinals’ pitching, while better, still allows for runs, suggesting that taking the over 9.0 (-116) is a good choice for this game.