The Cincinnati Reds will square off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 12, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:15 PM. The forecast predicts overcast skies.

Leading the charge for the Reds, Jakob Junis steps onto the mound with an impressive ERA of 2.824. Oppositely, Sonny Gray will represent the Cardinals, entering the game with an ERA of 3.841.

As of now, within the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds rank 11th with a record of 71-76, resulting in a .480 winning percentage. They are positioned 4th in their divisional games, standing with 21 wins against 24 losses. Recently, they’ve managed to claim 7 victories out of their last 10 games, although they currently are on a one-game losing streak. Their home and road splits show 36-39 and 35-37 respectively.

On the other side, the Cardinals are placed 9th in the same division with a slightly better record of 73-72, posting a .500 winning percentage. They hold the 3rd spot in division confrontations with a 22-25 record. They’ve accumulated 6 wins in their last 10 games and are coming off a recent win. Their record at Busch Stadium stands at 38-35, and 35-37 when away.

Regarding the betting odds, the Cardinals are favorites with a PointSpread of -1.5 and an OverUnder set at 7.5. For moneyline bets, the Cardinals are listed at -168, whereas the Reds are considered underdogs at +143. Analyzing this data, bettors looking for potential winning margins might lean towards the Cardinals due to their slight home advantage and better recent form. However, considering the competitive ERAs of the starting pitchers, cautious bettors might focus on the Under for total runs.