St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 9-12-24 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction for this MLB Game on Thursday, September 12th, at Busch Stadium.

Reds Offense Struggled

The Reds offense really struggled on Wednesday and even though the pitching was good, they still ended up losing 2-1. Brandon Williamson got the start and he went five innings giving up three hits and one run. Santiago Espinal finished with a hit, and he drove in a run. The Reds are averaging 4.42 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.27 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the pitching is ranked 13th. Elly De La Cruz has hit 23 home runs and driven in 65 RBIs so far this season. In this Game, the Reds are going to need to find a way to get the offense going to try and really put the pressure on. The Reds will meet the Twins, Braves, Pirates, and Guardians after this series.

Cardinals Pitching Dominated

The Cardinal’s pitching dominated on Wednesday, and that was enough for the victory. Lance Lynn went five innings and gave up five hits and one run. The Cardinals are averaging 4.11 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.57 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 20th. Alec Burleson has hit 21 home runs and driven in 73 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Cardinals will be Sonny Gray who sits with a 12-9 record and an ERA of 3.84. In each of his last two starts, he has given up only one run. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and one run. 

Why the Cardinals Will Beat the Reds

• The home team has won five of the last six games between the Reds and Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction

Sonny Gray has dominated heading into this Game, and it’s going to be the same here. The Reds are averaging 4.42 runs per Game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Cardinals are averaging 4.11 runs per Game, and they are going to find success here. The Cardinals are going to have no issue cruising to the victory here. Back the Cardinals on the money line.