Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/25

MLB game preview

The Cincinnati Reds are set to play the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7:15 PM. The Reds come into the game with a record of 48-54, currently ranked 5th in the NL Central Division.

The Cardinals, with a record of 52-51, hold the 4th position in the division. Hunter Greene will start on the mound for the Reds, while Andre Pallante will pitch for the Cardinals. Fans can catch the game on WSTR as the teams meet under a sky of broken clouds with a light breeze.

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have been finding success on the road lately. They have won four out of their last five games. This includes victories against the Mariners and the Cardinals.

The Reds’ offense has been hitting well, scoring multiple home runs in recent games. Key players like Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz have been contributing to the team’s success. Stewart leads the team with 21 home runs this season.

Hunter Greene is expected to start for the Reds in the next game. He has a 2-1 record with a 6.06 ERA this season. The Reds will rely on him to keep the Cardinals’ offense in check.

Reds vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Reds Moneyline +103, Cardinals Moneyline -124, Reds Runline +1.5 (-200), Cardinals Runline -1.5 (+168), Total Over 8.5 (-106), Total Under 8.5 (-115)

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to bounce back after a recent slump. They have lost four of their last five games. Their pitching has shown moments of strength, but the team needs more consistency.

Alec Burleson has been a key player for the Cardinals this season. He leads the team with a .281 batting average and has 69 RBIs. JJ Wetherholt and Iván Herrera also contribute regularly, adding depth to the lineup.

The Cardinals’ pitching staff has a 4.18 ERA, ranking 12th in the league. Andre Pallante, with a 10-6 record, will start against the Reds. His performance will be crucial in helping the team secure a win at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cardinals are favored with a moneyline of -124, while the Reds are at +103. The Cardinals have a better ERA of 4.18 compared to the Reds’ 4.54. This suggests a stronger pitching lineup for the Cardinals. Our pick is for the Cardinals to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Reds have a high slugging percentage and rank 5th in home runs, which indicates potential for scoring. The Cardinals have given up fewer home runs, ranking 2nd. Given these factors, we recommend taking the over 8.5 runs.