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MLB 5/23 Preview: Cardinals Vs. Reds

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<h2>Cardinals @ Reds &#8211; First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Scattered Clouds, 74°</div>
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<p>The <strong>St. Louis Cardinals</strong> are gearing up to face the <strong>Cincinnati Reds</strong>. <strong>Adam Wainwright</strong> will be on the mound for the Cardinals, while <strong>Graham</strong> <strong>Ashcraft</strong> is set to start for the Reds. This match-up is not at Coors Field, yet surprisingly, the game&#8217;s total is currently listed at a steep 10.5 runs at FanDuel Sportsbook, an indicator of the struggles that both pitchers have faced over the past 30 days.</p>
<p>Wainwright, despite his struggles, has been a dependable pitcher on the road throughout his career. Nevertheless, his performance at Busch Stadium has been remarkably better than his road games. The Reds, who are fresh off a thrilling extra-innings win over St. Louis, could possibly capitalize on this trend. Wainwright&#8217;s recent form, with a nearly<strong> 6 xFIP</strong> over the past <strong>30 days</strong> and a lack of strikeouts, has fueled the argument to fade his performance in this road game.</p>
<p>Ashcraft, the starting pitcher for the Reds, has not fared much better recently, as indicated by his<strong> 5 xFIP</strong> over the last <strong>30 days</strong>. Moreover, right-handed batters have had a healthy <strong>weighted on-base percentage</strong> of <strong>.366</strong> against him during the same period. Given the significant number of heavy hitters in the Cardinals&#8217; lineup, this could pose a serious challenge for Ashcraft.</p>
<p>However, it should be noted that <strong>Great American Ballpark</strong> is known to favor high-scoring matches, and the Reds&#8217; lineup is not the strongest, which might present an opportunity for Wainwright to find some rhythm.</p>
<p>Despite these factors, an impressive total of 11 runs is needed outside of Coors to cash in a total ticket. Therefore, with the current form of the pitchers and the potential firepower in the Cardinals&#8217; lineup, this game might deliver some unexpected results.</p>
<p>While Wainwright&#8217;s road struggles might be a concern, the Cardinals&#8217; hitters could capitalize on Ashcraft&#8217;s recent struggles. Therefore, the anticipation of a high-scoring game is justified, making this match-up one to watch closely.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Cardinals</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">+105 </td>
<td align="right">O 10 </td>
<td align="right">-114 </td>
<td align="center">-145</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">+106 </td>
<td align="right">10.5 </td>
<td align="right">-107 </td>
<td align="center">-142</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Reds</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -125 </td>
<td align="right">U 10 </td>
<td align="right">-105 </td>
<td align="center">+123</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> -127 </td>
<td align="right">10.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -113 </td>
<td align="center">+121</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Cardinals</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Adam Wainwright: 1-0, 5.75 ERA, 4.60 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Lars Nootbaar</td>
<td width="180px">  .262, 3 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Paul Goldschmidt</td>
<td width="180px">  .288, 7 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nolan Gorman</td>
<td width="180px">  .301, 13 HR, 39 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nolan Arenado</td>
<td width="180px">  .271, 9 HR, 34 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Willson Contreras</td>
<td width="180px">  .237, 5 HR, 25 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Brendan Donovan</td>
<td width="180px">  .241, 3 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Paul DeJong</td>
<td width="180px">  .289, 8 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Tommy Edman</td>
<td width="180px">  .277, 6 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Andrew Knizner</td>
<td width="180px">  .217, 3 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<h3>Reds</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Graham Ashcraft: 2-2, 4.84 ERA, 6.70 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Jonathan India</td>
<td width="180px">  .287, 3 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Matt McLain</td>
<td width="180px">  .250, 0 HR, 2 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jake Fraley</td>
<td width="180px">  .271, 5 HR, 32 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Spencer Steer</td>
<td width="180px">  .257, 6 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Tyler Stephenson</td>
<td width="180px">  .248, 2 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nick Senzel</td>
<td width="180px">  .254, 4 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Wil Myers</td>
<td width="180px">  .194, 3 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Stuart Fairchild</td>
<td width="180px">  .211, 1 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Curt Casali</td>
<td width="180px">  .140, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Cardinals</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 3 of the St. Louis Cardinals last 5 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Reds</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 2 of the Cincinnati Reds last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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