Reds vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 18, 2026, 10:45PM | Published: Aug 17, 2026, 6:42PM
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
Andrew Abbott (6-7, 4.13 ERA) will be on the bump for the Reds, while the Cardinals will counter with Kyle Leahy (9-4, 3.38 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Reds vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Cincinnati vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cardinals a 51% chance of defeating the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Reds $2.06, Cardinals $1.80
- Line: Reds +1.5 ($1.63), Cardinals -1.5 ($2.29)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Reds at $2.06 and the Cardinals at $1.80.
The Reds are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cardinals, with odds of $1.63 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cardinals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Reds vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $2.06 with TAB
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.63 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Reds vs Cardinals betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Cardinals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Reds to win is our preferred option because of the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Reds vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs St. Louis game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
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Reds vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Reds and Cardinals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs St. Louis predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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