The Cincinnati Reds are set to clash with the St. Louis Cardinals on September 11, 2024, at Busch Stadium. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:45 PM under a clear sky. Brandon Williamson, with a commendable ERA of 2.250, will be starting for the Reds, while Lance Lynn, holding an ERA of 4.063, will take the mound for the Cardinals.

Currently, in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are 11th with a record of 71-75, marking a .490 winning percentage. They rank fourth in divisional games with 21 wins and 23 losses and have a recent form of seven wins in their last ten games, alongside a three-game winning streak. The Reds are 36-39 at home and 35-36 on the road, with a disparity in day and night games, recording 26 and 45 wins respectively. Their total runs scored are 645, with 624 runs allowed.

On the other hand, the Cardinals hold a ninth-place standing with a 72-72 record and a .500 winning percentage. They are third in divisional play, with 21 wins and 25 losses. The Cardinals have had a rough patch recently, winning five of their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 37-35, and they are 35-37 away, with 31 day game wins versus 41 night games. The team has scored 592 runs and conceded 658.

The betting odds for this matchup are intriguing. The point spread is set at -1.5, indicating a slight edge to the Cardinals, while the Over/Under is pegged at 8.5, suggesting a moderately high-scoring game might be expected. The money line odds are +110 for the Reds and -130 for the Cardinals, hinting at a tighter contest according to the bookmakers.