St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/24

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Cincinnati Reds in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 1:40 PM. The game will be aired on the CARD channel. The weather forecast predicts an overcast day with a light breeze.

The Cardinals hold a 29-22 record and are second in the NL Central division. They recently lost a game, and their last ten games have resulted in a 5-5 record. On the other hand, the Reds have a 27-25 record and stand fourth in the same division. They won their last game and also have a 5-5 record in their last ten games. Brycen Mautz is set to pitch for the Cardinals, while Brady Singer, with a 2-4 record and 6.26 ERA, will pitch for the Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been inconsistent in recent games. They had a strong win against the Reds with an 8-1 score. In that game, Andre Pallante pitched six solid innings, allowing just one run. Jordan Walker also contributed with a home run and three RBIs.

On the season, the Cardinals have a team batting average of .242, which ranks 9th. They have shown power with 60 home runs, also ranked 9th. Their slugging percentage is .393, placing them in the same rank.

JJ Wetherholt has been a key player, hitting nine home runs and leading the team in runs. Alec Burleson has a .294 batting average and 35 RBIs. The pitching staff has an ERA of 4.20, ranking 18th, with Brycen Mautz yet to make his season debut.

Cardinals vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline -103, Reds Moneyline -118

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are preparing for their next game with Brady Singer on the mound. Singer has a 2-4 record this season, with an ERA of 6.26. He has struck out 34 batters so far.

In recent games, the Reds have had mixed results. They won two of their last five games, with a standout win against the Phillies by a score of 9-4. Their hitting was strong in that game with 15 hits, including one home run.

Elly De La Cruz has been a key player for the Reds. He has a batting average of .288 and leads the team with 12 home runs. Sal Stewart has also contributed with a .256 average and 12 home runs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Reds are slightly favored with a moneyline of -118 against the Cardinals’ -103. The Cardinals have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, which could give them an edge. The projected score is Cardinals 5, Reds 4, so picking the Cardinals to win is a good choice.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. Both teams have shown some power, but their pitching is not top-tier. The Cardinals’ ERA is 4.20 and the Reds’ is 4.80. With a projected total of 9 runs, taking the under 9.5 seems reasonable.