The Cincinnati Reds are set to clash with the St. Louis Cardinals on September 12, 2024, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The game is scheduled to start at 1:15 PM under overcast conditions. Jakob Junis will be pitching for the Reds, entering the game with an impressive ERA of 2.824, whereas Sonny Gray will take the mound for the Cardinals, with a slightly higher ERA of 3.841.

As of 2024, the Reds are 11th in the NL Central Division with a record of 71-76, translating to a winning percentage of .48. They are fourth in the division with a local record of 21-24. Their recent performance shows 7 wins in their last 10 games, though they currently have a losing streak of one game. They’ve played better during night games with 46 wins, compared to 25 day game wins. Furthermore, they have scored 646 runs while allowing 626. On the other hand, the Cardinals stand 9th in the NL Central with a record of 73-72, showing a .50 winning percentage and are third in the division. They have 22 divisional wins to 25 losses, six wins in their last ten games, and a current winning streak of one. Their home and away records are fairly balanced, and they have amassed 594 runs, conceding 659.

Turning to the odds for this matchup, the St. Louis Cardinals are the favorites with a moneyline of -168, while the Reds are underdogs at +143. The point spread is set at -1.5, indicating expectations for a marginally tight game, with an over/under of 7.5 runs suggesting a lower-scoring affair. These odds reflect the Cardinals’ slightly better standings and recent performance trends, setting the stage for an interesting divisional battle.