On the evening of September 10, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to challenge the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, starting at 7:45 PM under clear skies. Leading the charge for the Reds will be pitcher Rhett Lowder, who has maintained an impressive ERA of 0.871. The Cardinals will counter with Andre Pallante, who holds an ERA of 4.068.

As of now, within the NL Central Division, the Reds stand 11th with a record of 70-75 and a winning percentage of .48, placing them 4th within the division. They have won 6 of their last 10 games and boast a W2 streak. In terms of away and home performances, they have secured 34 wins on the road and 36 at home. Their scoring has been fairly consistent, with 642 runs scored and 624 runs allowed.

The Cardinals, on the other hand, find themselves in 9th place with a 72-71 record, making their winning percentage .50. They’ve clinched 21 divisional wins and have a home record at 37-34 and an almost even road record at 35-37. Throughout this season, they have scored 592 runs and conceded 655.

As for the betting odds, the point spread stands at -1.5, favoring the Cardinals, with the over/under on total runs scored set at 8.0. For those looking to engage in money line betting, the Cardinals are listed at -131, making them slight favorites at home, whereas the Reds are at +111, indicating a competitive but underdog status. This balanced backdrop sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting confrontation between these two division rivals.