Reds vs. Cardinals Game 1 Prediction for MLB Friday [9/29/2023]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds are scheduled to meet in Game of the League Series at Busch Stadium on Friday, starting at 8:15PM ET.

Jake Woodford (2-2, 5.09 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, while the Reds have opted for Brandon Williamson (4-5, 4.54 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Reds vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Reds vs. Cardinals

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Reds-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cardinals a 51% chance of getting the W against the Reds.

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Reds vs. Cardinals Odds [9/29]

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 (-164), Reds -1.5 (+145)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -102, Reds -110
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

The Cardinals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Reds, with -164 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Reds (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +145.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Cardinals and Reds are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -102. That means you can risk $102 to win $100, for a total payout of $202, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Reds vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 @ -164 via FanDuel Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ -120 via BetMGM (59% probability) 🔥

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Reds vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to defeat the Reds in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is backed by comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals boasting a 51% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Reds-Cardinals game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Reds vs. Cardinals on Friday September 29, 2023.

Reds vs. Cardinals 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Cardinals and Reds at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Friday September 29, 2023
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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