The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on April 30, with Game 1 scheduled for 12:40 PM EST at Great American Ball Park. Prior to the matchup, the Cardinals are struggling with a record of 3-7 in their last 10 games, while the Reds have been more successful, winning 7 of their last 10. The Reds won the series opener 3-1, contributing to the Cardinals' woes as they look to bounce back. Steven Matz takes the mound for St. Louis, boasting a 1.80 ERA through his first two starts, while Cincinnati's Andrew Abbott is coming off a less impressive outing, giving up four runs in four innings against Colorado.

Current betting odds favor the Reds at -125 on the moneyline, with a spread of -1.5 and a total of 9 runs. Trends show that the Reds have been strong at home against National League teams, while the Cardinals have gone under in four of their last five games. Additionally, Gavin Lux is on a notable 12-game hitting streak, which could influence fantasy considerations for the matchup. Expert picks lean towards a win for the Reds as they look to continue their strong performance at home.