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10,000 Sim Trials Run
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Away

63-61 (31-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L W W
Projected Final Score
4.8 4.2
Projected Total: 9.0 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
STL: -120 | CIN: +105
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

59-64 (30-33 Home)

Last 5 Form
L W W L L

Simulated Outcome Probability

St. Louis Cardinals Win Prob
55.9%
+1.4% Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
44.1%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the St. Louis Cardinals to win outright in 55.9% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: STL -1.5 / CIN +1.5
STL covers (+130) +0.1% Edge 43.6%
CIN covers (-155) 56.4%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-120) 45.0%
UNDER (-100) +5.0% Edge 55.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: STL starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.025) and Slugging (+0.124).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: STL enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 78%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the St. Louis Cardinals winning outright in 55.9% of run trials, with a projected score of STL 4.9 - CIN 4.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with CIN +1.5 covering in 56.4% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 55.0% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
69.3%
+21.7% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+110
Implied Probability: 47.6%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **69.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Quinn Mathews (K%: 12.5%, BB%: 12.5%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.7%). Home starter Kent Emanuel (K%: 20.0%, BB%: 8.0%) matchups against STL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 34.6%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+21.7%) at +110.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

STL

Quinn Mathews

Away Starter
ERA 6.43
WHIP 1.79
Record 0-2
IP 14.0
SO 13
GS 3
CIN

Kent Emanuel

Home Starter
ERA 0.00
WHIP 0.00
Record 0-0
IP 0.0
SO 0
GS 0

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

St. Louis Cardinals

W @ Chicago Cubs
11 - 4 | Aug 16, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
8 - 4 | Aug 15, 2026
L @ Chicago Cubs
0 - 3 | Aug 14, 2026
W vs Philadelphia Phillies
7 - 1 | Aug 12, 2026
W vs Philadelphia Phillies
2 - 0 | Aug 11, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

L vs Miami Marlins
1 - 7 | Aug 16, 2026
L vs Miami Marlins
4 - 8 | Aug 15, 2026
W vs Miami Marlins
1 - 0 | Aug 14, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
9 - 8 | Aug 13, 2026
L @ Chicago White Sox
0 - 5 | Aug 12, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 3 | Jul 26, 2026
Home St. Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati Reds
7 - 0 | Jul 25, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis Cardinals
4 - 2 | Jul 24, 2026
Home St. Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati Reds
5 - 3 | Jun 07, 2026
Home St. Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati Reds
6 - 5 | Jun 06, 2026

Injury Reports

St. Louis Cardinals 30 reported

P Alan Reyes
7-Day
P Alex Breckheimer
60-Day
P Alex Cornwell
- Full Season
P Andre Pallante
15-Day
P Bruno López
60-Day
P Ethan Young
60-Day
RF Everson Pereira
10-Day
P Frank Elissalt
60-Day
P Hunter Dobbins
15-Day
P Ixan Henderson
60-Day
P Jake Shelagowski
60-Day
P Joseph King
60-Day
C Josh Kross
60-Day
P Jovi Gálvez
7-Day
P Keiverson Ramírez
7-Day
P Leonel Sequera
60-Day
P Leonil De Leon
60-Day
P Mason Burns
- Full Season
SS Masyn Winn
10-Day
P Max Rajcic
60-Day
P Nate Dohm
7-Day
P Reiner López
- Full Season
P Robbie Knowles
60-Day
P Saúl Figuereo
60-Day
P Sem Robberse
60-Day
LF Travis Honeyman
7-Day
P Tyler Bradt
60-Day
P Xavier Cruz
- Full Season
SS Yairo Padilla
7-Day
P Zack Thompson
60-Day

Cincinnati Reds 36 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
60-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
60-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Brandon Williamson
60-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
2B Garrett Hampson
7-Day
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
CF Kyle Henley
7-Day
P Luke Holman
60-Day
OF Mason Neville
7-Day
1B Michael Toglia
10-Day
C Michael Trautwein
60-Day
P Nestor Lorant
60-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
7-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
1B Ruben Ibarra
7-Day
P Sam Benschoter
7-Day
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Trevor Kuncl
- Full Season
P Ty Floyd
60-Day
SS Victor Acosta
7-Day