The St. Louis Cardinals are set to host the Cincinnati Reds on June 20, 2025, at Busch Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. This matchup marks the beginning of a three-game series between these two National League Central rivals. The game will be broadcast on FDSMW.
Brady Singer will take to the mound for the Reds, while Andre Pallante is slated to start for the Cardinals. This game comes with a lot of anticipation, as both pitchers have had noteworthy performances against each other in previous encounters.
Recent analyses suggest that the total run line of the game may be overestimated given the current offensive statistics. The Reds rank 18th in the majors with a wRC+ of 97, while the Cardinals are slightly better at 13th with a 105 wRC+. Both teams have shown improved offensive capabilities over their last seven games, but this small sample size may not reflect their longer-term performance trends.
In his last outing against the Cardinals on April 30, Singer achieved a strong performance, allowing just two hits, one being a solo home run, over six innings. Pallante, while not as dominant, managed a quality start against the Reds in their matchup on April 28, giving up three runs in six innings of work. Notably, Pallante has favorable expected statistics compared to his actual ERA and FIP. His impressive ground-ball percentage of 63.8% and the fact that Busch Stadium ranks as one of the least favorable parks for home runs should also work in his favor.
Betting trends indicate a possible advantage for the “Under” in this matchup, supported by a system that tends to yield profits when winning teams contest each other with a public preference for overs. The expectation for a lower scoring game is reinforced by both pitchers’ abilities and the ballpark’s characteristics.
For those looking to place bets on this matchup, the recommendation is to take the Under 9 (-120).
As the season progresses, these matchups could provide exciting moments for fans of both teams, and solid performances from pitchers like Singer and Pallante might lead to a showcase of skillful baseball and strategic gameplay.