St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Game 2 Prediction – 4/30/2025

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Game 2 Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Cincinnati Reds for the second time on April 30, 2025 in the second game of their double-header from Cincinnati. The second games of double-headers are always filled with extra variables that bettors should be aware of. This game is no exception, as the pitching situation for Cincinnati is in flux as both teams look to close out a long day of baseball with a win.

The St. Louis Cardinals are going with Steven Matz on the mound for this matchup. Matz is off to a strong start this season, going 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA. His presence on the mound is valuable in this contest, as the Cardinals bullpen will not be at full capacity following Game 1 of the day's double-header. If Matz can last deep into this game and save his bullpen from doing extra work, that would be huge for St. Louis today.

As for the Reds, they are undecided as to what they are doing on the mound in Game 2 of this double-header. Their bullpen usage in Game 1 will be especially interesting to monitor, as that could dictate who we see start this game on the hill.

The Reds are slight favorites going into this contest, though their pitching situation could make the odds fluctuate throughout the day. The total for this contest is set at 9.5 runs, with plenty of offense being expected.

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Game 2 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: St. Louis Cardinals 4.65, Cincinnati Reds 4.20

• Date: April 30, 2025
• Venue: Great American Ball Park
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Steven Matz - Cardinals
  • Undecided - Reds

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