Reds vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 May 2026
Last updated: May 22, 2026, 8:45PM | Published: May 21, 2026, 5:57PM
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Reds will send Chris Paddack (0-5, 7.06 ERA) to the mound, up against Kyle Leahy (5-3, 3.94 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Reds vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cincinnati vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Reds a 54% chance of winning against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Reds $1.80, Cardinals $2.05
- Line: Reds -1.5 ($2.60), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 $1.80 and the Cardinals at $2.05.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 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 62% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Reds vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Reds -1.5 at $2.60 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Reds vs Cardinals predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Reds -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Reds vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cincinnati vs St. Louis game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Reds vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Reds and Cardinals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
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 expert 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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