St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 5/23

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Cincinnati Reds for an MLB regular season game. The Cardinals have a record of 28-21 and are ranked third in the NL Central Division. They are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Reds, with a 26-24 record, hold the fourth spot in the same division. They are coming off a two-game winning streak.

The game will take place at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The weather forecast predicts light rain and a mild breeze. Andre Pallante is the probable starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He has a 4-4 record and a 4.04 ERA. Chris Paddack will start for the Reds, holding a 0-5 record with a 7.07 ERA. The game is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:10 PM, and will be broadcast on WSTR.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have had mixed results in their recent games. In their most recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they lost 6-2. Despite the loss, Iván Herrera and Alec Burleson showed some strength at the plate with two hits each.

Looking at their overall season performance, the Cardinals hold a batting average of .240, ranking 11th in the league. Their on-base percentage is also 11th at .318. They have hit 56 home runs, placing them at 11th as well.

Andre Pallante is set to start the next game for the Cardinals. This season, he has a record of 4-4 with a 4.04 ERA. Pallante will aim to improve on his 40 strikeouts as he takes the mound against the Cincinnati Reds.

Cardinals vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline -103, Reds Moneyline -117

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have shown strength in recent games. They won two out of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team scored 9 runs in the last win, with Sal Stewart hitting a home run.

The Reds have a batting average of .229 this season. They rank 9th in slugging percentage and 5th in home runs. Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart are key players, both contributing with home runs and RBIs.

Chris Paddack is the probable starting pitcher for the Reds in the next game. He has struggled this season with an ERA of 7.07. The team will rely on their hitters to support him on the mound.

BTB Betting Pick

The Reds have a slight edge with a moneyline of -117 compared to the Cardinals’ -103. The Reds have a higher slugging percentage and more home runs, which could give them an advantage. The projected score is Reds 5, Cardinals 4, so picking the Reds to win seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. Both teams have pitching challenges, with the Reds having an ERA of 4.73 and the Cardinals at 4.24. The projected total score is 9, which is close to the line, but betting on the under 9.5 (-110) might be safer given the teams’ pitching stats.