Miles Mikolas takes the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals as they face off against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The Cardinals have struggled recently, showcasing a 12-17 record, while the Reds sit at 16-13. Last game saw Nick Martinez earn his first win, leading the Reds to a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals. The matchup features two pitchers with contrasting stats; Mikolas is 0-2 with a 5.70 ERA while Brady Singer boasts an impressive 4-0 record and a 3.62 ERA.

Betting odds favor the Reds (-135) for the moneyline, with a projected total of 9 runs. Notably, Nolan Arenado of the Cardinals is in a slump, hitting just .161 over his last eight games, while Elly De La Cruz is on fire with a 12-game hitting streak at .333. The Reds have covered the run line in four of their last five games, which adds intrigue to this matchup.