St. Louis Cardinals defeat Cincinnati Reds 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 5, St. Louis Cardinals 6
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 11 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals): 4.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 2.
Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cincinnati Reds at +106 and the St. Louis Cardinals at -128. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the St. Louis Cardinals a 54% favorite. The St. Louis Cardinals won as the favorite at -128: $78.13 profit on a $100 bet.
Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 31-32 in the 2026 regular season (16-16 at home, 15-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 33 of 62 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 39 times and under 22 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 34-28 in the 2026 regular season (18-16 at home, 16-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 37 of 61 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 27 times and under 30 times, with 4 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the St. Louis Cardinals.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.