Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/24

MLB game preview

The Cincinnati Reds will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Reds have a record of 47-54 and are ranked fifth in the NL Central. They have won their last two games and are 5-5 in their last ten games.

The Cardinals have a record of 52-50 and are ranked fourth in the NL Central. They lost their last game and are 4-6 in their last ten games. The game will take place on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 8:15 PM under light rain conditions.

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have been on a roll in their recent games. They secured wins in three of their last five games. Their most recent victory against the Seattle Mariners ended with a score of 5-3.

Sal Stewart stands out as a key player for the Reds. He has a batting average of .249 and leads the team with 21 home runs. Elly De La Cruz also contributes with a .276 average and 17 home runs.

Rhett Lowder is the probable starting pitcher for the Reds in the next game. This season, he holds a record of 3-7 with an ERA of 5.75. The team will rely on his performance to continue their winning streak.

Reds vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Reds Moneyline +140, Cardinals Moneyline -167

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 23rd, 2026, with a score of 10-6. Despite the loss, Alec Burleson and Lars Nootbaar showed strong hitting with Burleson getting three hits and Nootbaar driving in three runs.

In the win against the Los Angeles Angels on July 22nd, 2026, the Cardinals managed only three hits. JJ Wetherholt’s solo home run was the difference maker. The pitching was strong as Hunter Dobbins delivered six scoreless innings with five strikeouts.

The Cardinals have a team batting average of .241, which ranks them 14th in the league. Their pitching has been solid, with a 4.19 ERA ranking 13th. Dustin May is set to start in the next game, holding a 5-7 record and a 4.78 ERA for the season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cardinals are favored to win with a moneyline of -167. Their pitching is stronger with a 4.19 ERA compared to the Reds’ 4.57 ERA. The Cardinals’ batting average is also slightly better at .241, making them the pick to win straight up. The projected score is Cardinals 5, Reds 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have decent hitting and average pitching, suggesting a close game. With the projected score of 5-4, the game is likely to go over the total of 8.5. The recommendation is to take the over at -106.