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The St. Louis Cardinals will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Johnny Cueto in this game. Cueto has a 1-0 record and a 2.25 ERA this season.
The Cardinals will counter Cueto with Kyle Lohse. Righthander Lohse has a 1.35 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.
Cincinnati won its last outing, an 8-5 result against the Nationals on April 15. Bettors who backed the Reds at +100 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
St. Louis was a 10-3 winner in its last match at home against the Cubs. They won as -166 favorites, while the total score of 13 made winners of OVER bettors.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 4-6 SU
St. Louis: 7-3 SU
Cincinnati: 4-6 SU
St. Louis: 7-3 SU
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 8-2
After playing Chi Cubs are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 18
St. Louis home to Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 18
