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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
The division rival St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Johan Oviedo will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals on this day. Right hander Oviedo is 0-1 this season with a 3.60 ERA.
Oviedo's opponent in this one will be Tyler Mahle. The Reds right hander has a 3.91 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Reds as -119-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 16-2 loser as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at 157 were rewarded, while the 18 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
St. Louis was a 16-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Reds. They won as +157 underdogs, while the total score of 18 made winners of OVER bettors.
St. Louis:
Team record: 14-13 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati:
Team record: 15-21 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Next up:
St. Louis at Chicago Friday, September 4
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Friday, September 4