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10,000 Sim Trials Run
STL

St. Louis Cardinals

Away

65-63 (33-29 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L W L
Projected Final Score
5.0 3.6
Projected Total: 8.6 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
STL: -110 | CIN: -105
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

61-66 (32-35 Home)

Last 5 Form
L L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

St. Louis Cardinals Win Prob
62.5%
+10.1% Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
37.5%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the St. Louis Cardinals to win outright in 62.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: STL -1.5 / CIN +1.5
STL covers (+140) +8.0% Edge 49.7%
CIN covers (-170) 50.3%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-110) 40.6%
UNDER (-110) +7.0% Edge 59.4%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: STL starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.058).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the St. Louis Cardinals winning outright in 62.5% of run trials, with a projected score of STL 5.0 - CIN 3.6. We find the most stable statistical edge on the game total: back the UNDER 9.0 (occurs in 59.4% of simulation iterations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
45.5%
+2.0% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+130
Implied Probability: 43.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **45.5%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Michael McGreevy (K%: 16.9%, BB%: 6.3%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.6%). Home starter Brady Singer (K%: 18.7%, BB%: 9.2%) matchups against STL's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.4%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+2.0%) at +130.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

STL

Michael McGreevy

Away Starter
ERA 3.54
WHIP 1.21
Record 5-9
IP 137.1
SO 95
GS 25
CIN

Brady Singer

Home Starter
ERA 4.72
WHIP 1.42
Record 5-12
IP 137.1
SO 112
GS 26

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Cincinnati Reds

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

St. Louis Cardinals

L @ Cincinnati Reds
4 - 5 | Aug 19, 2026
W @ Cincinnati Reds
3 - 0 | Aug 18, 2026
L @ Cincinnati Reds
5 - 6 | Aug 17, 2026
W @ Cincinnati Reds
2 - 1 | Aug 17, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
11 - 4 | Aug 16, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

W vs St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 4 | Aug 19, 2026
L vs St. Louis Cardinals
0 - 3 | Aug 18, 2026
W vs St. Louis Cardinals
6 - 5 | Aug 17, 2026
L vs St. Louis Cardinals
1 - 2 | Aug 17, 2026
L vs Miami Marlins
1 - 7 | Aug 16, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 4 | Aug 19, 2026
Away St. Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati Reds
3 - 0 | Aug 18, 2026
Home Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis Cardinals
6 - 5 | Aug 17, 2026
Away St. Louis Cardinals defeated Cincinnati Reds
2 - 1 | Aug 17, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 3 | Jul 26, 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