Reds vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 May 2025
Last updated: May 1, 2025, 4:40PM | Published: May 1, 2025, 1:29AM
The Cincinnati Reds will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Friday, commencing at 2:40am AEST.
The Reds will have Andrew Abbott (2-0, 3.60 ERA) start, pitting him against Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 3.19 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Reds vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cincinnati vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Reds a 53% chance of beating the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Reds $1.83, Cardinals $2.00
- Line: Reds -1.5 ($2.70), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.49)
- 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 $1.83 and the Cardinals at $2.00.
The Reds are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.70 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.49.
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 Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Reds vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.49 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Reds vs Cardinals best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Reds vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs St. Louis game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Cincinnati vs St. Louis game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Reds vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The match-up between the Reds and Cardinals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 2:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday 2 May 2025
- Time: 2:40am 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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