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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Cincinnati Reds will face the St. Louis Cardinals, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, commencing at 1:40 PM ET.
The Reds will send Brady Singer (2-4, 6.26 ERA) to the mound, while the Cardinals are going with Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 4.70 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Reds a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Cardinals.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Cardinals vs. Reds matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cardinals vs. Reds prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Reds, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Reds a 54% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 9.5 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cardinals vs. Reds odds [5/24/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cardinals | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-192) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o9.5 (-110) | u9.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cardinals vs. Reds picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Reds -1.5 | +155 |
| Moneyline | Reds | -120 |
| Total | Under 9.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Reds -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cardinals vs. Reds game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Cardinals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
Conclusion
We predict the Reds, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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