Why Bet the Reds vs. Cardinals: St. Louis 23-4 as Home Favorite of -175 to -200
One of the best reasons to bet the Reds vs. Cardinals game Friday night is the trend that favors St. Louis whereby they are 23-4 as a favorite at home between -175 and -200.
PITCHING MATCHUP: Reds RH Tim Melville (0-0, 2.25 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (1-0, 3.00)
Martinez was 1-0 with a 2.12 ERA in three starts versus the Reds last season, limiting Jay Bruce to one hit in 12 at-bats.
St. Louis has won four straight games overall. The price is a little high for our tastes but certainly the Cards should win this one.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com