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10,000 Sim Trials Run
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Away

64-61 (32-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L W W W
Projected Final Score
6.4 3.1
Projected Total: 9.5 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
STL: -120 | CIN: +105
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

59-65 (30-34 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W L L L

Simulated Outcome Probability

St. Louis Cardinals Win Prob
78.1%
+23.6% Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
21.9%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the St. Louis Cardinals to win outright in 78.1% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: STL -1.5 / CIN +1.5
STL covers (+130) +23.1% Edge 66.6%
CIN covers (-155) 33.4%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-105) 49.3%
UNDER (-110) 50.7%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: STL starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.040) and Slugging (+0.138).
  • 🏟️ 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 %: 83%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the St. Louis Cardinals winning outright in 78.1% of run trials, with a projected score of STL 6.4 - CIN 3.1. The strongest model variance is on the spread: take STL -1.5 (covers in 66.6% of simulations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
50.9%
+3.3% 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 **50.9%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Andre Pallante (K%: 17.1%, BB%: 8.5%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.7%). Home starter Rhett Lowder (K%: 18.2%, BB%: 10.4%) matchups against STL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.5%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+3.3%) at +110.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

STL

Andre Pallante

Away Starter
ERA 3.57
WHIP 1.24
Record 12-6
IP 136.0
SO 97
GS 24
CIN

Rhett Lowder

Home Starter
ERA 5.13
WHIP 1.47
Record 5-8
IP 107.0
SO 83
GS 20

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

St. Louis Cardinals

W @ Cincinnati Reds
2 - 1 | Aug 17, 2026
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

Cincinnati Reds

L vs St. Louis Cardinals
1 - 2 | Aug 17, 2026
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

Head-to-Head History

Away St. Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati Reds
2 - 1 | Aug 17, 2026
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

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