St. Louis Cardinals defeat Cincinnati Reds 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 2, Cincinnati Reds 1
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9.5, with 3 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Quinn Mathews (St. Louis Cardinals): 4.0 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs.
- Kent Emanuel (Cincinnati Reds): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Dane Myers (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at St. Louis Cardinals -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, under by 6.5.
The total opened and closed at 9.5.
St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 64-61 in the 2026 regular season (32-34 at home, 32-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 68 of 124 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 49 times and under 68 times, with 7 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the St. Louis Cardinals.
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 59-65 in the 2026 regular season (30-34 at home, 29-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 63 of 123 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 64 times and under 57 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, August 17, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Monday, August 17, 2026.