Cardinals vs. Reds Prediction and Odds - Aug 31, 2022

The Cincinnati Reds face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, commencing at 6:40PM ET.

The Reds will send Mike Minor (3-10, 6.10 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against José Quintana (4-6, 3.45 ERA) for the Cardinals.

Dimers' top betting picks for Cardinals vs. Reds, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Cardinals vs. Reds?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Cardinals-Reds MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 65% chance of getting the W against the Reds.

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Cardinals vs. Reds Current Odds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 (+135), Cardinals -1.5 (-155)
• Moneyline: Reds +205, Cardinals -245
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Reds are +1.5 underdogs versus the Cardinals, with +135 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -155.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +205, which means you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -245, where you can risk $245 to win $100, for a total payout of $345, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (-1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cardinals vs. Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.8% edge)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.9% edge)
• Total: Under 9.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

Although the Cardinals are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Reds +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Cardinals are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Reds moneyline is the best option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Cardinals vs. Reds Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Cardinals-Reds matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cardinals vs. Reds on Wednesday August 31, 2022.

Cardinals vs. Reds 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Reds and Cardinals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Wednesday August 31, 2022
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Great American Ball Park

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