Scheduled on May 28, 2024, at 6:40 PM, the St. Louis Cardinals will confront the Cincinnati Reds at the iconic Great American Ball Park under scattered clouds, promising an exciting baseball match-up. The mound will witness a duel between Kyle Gibson of the Cardinals, who carries a 3.814 ERA, against the Reds’ Andrew Abbott, holding an impressive 2.684 ERA.

Entering the fray, the Cardinals currently sit 8th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a 25-27 record, displaying a winning rate of 0.48. Despite their inconsistent divisional performance (3-7), they’ve managed 7 wins in their last 10 outings, currently experiencing a one-game losing streak. The Cardinals have shown a slightly better output at home with a 13-12 record compared to their struggles on the road, securing 12 victories against 15 defeats. Their scoring differential stands notably negative, with 201 runs for and 244 against.

Conversely, the Reds find themselves in the 12th spot with a 24-30 record and a 0.44 winning percentage. Positioned 5th in the division, they have an even split in division matchups (2-2) and are riding the momentum of a four-game winning streak. Their home performance slightly edges their road games, boasting a 14-15 home record over a 10-15 away record. Offensively, they’ve tallied 223 runs while their defense has conceded 224.

For bettors considering this matchup, the PointSpread favors the Cardinals at -1.5, with an OverUnder set at 9.0. The odds also favor the Reds with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -129, reflecting a slight edge over the Cardinals, who are at an AwayTeamMoneyLIne of 110. This suggests an expectedly tight contest that leans slightly towards a Reds’ victory. For those looking to place wagers, these odds are critical in gauging both the outcomes of the game and potential financial returns.