Alec Burleson and the St. Louis Cardinals (73-72) clash with Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (71-76) in the series rubber match at Busch Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12. The game will begin at 1:15 p.m. ET.

The Cardinals (-175), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Reds (+145) The total for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to hit the over are -105, while the odds are -115 to go under.

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Reds vs. Cardinals Game Info

• Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Time: 1:15 p.m. ET
• Location: St. Louis, Missouri
• Venue: Busch Stadium
• TV Channel: BSOH
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Cardinals -175
• Moneyline Underdog: Reds +145
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

• Jakob Junis (4-0) will take the mound for the Reds, his fourth start of the season.
• The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed five innings without allowing a run on one hit in a matchup with the New York Mets.
• In three starts, Junis has pitched through or past the fifth inning one time. He has a season average of 2.4 frames per outing.
• In 21 appearances this season, he has finished 12 without allowing an earned run.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Reds rank 14th in Major League Baseball with 164 home runs.
• Cincinnati is 18th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .393 this season.
• The Reds rank 26th in MLB with a team batting average of just .232.
• Cincinnati has scored 646 runs (4.4 per game) this season, which ranks 15th in MLB.
• The Reds have an on-base percentage of .305 this season, which ranks 22nd in the league.
• The Reds rank 24th in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
• Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.05 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
• Cincinnati averages the 11th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.7) in the majors this season.
• The Reds rank 12th in MLB with a combined 1.246 WHIP this season.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.