The Cincinnati Reds face the St. Louis Cardinals in a crucial three-game series at Busch Stadium, with the opener on Friday at 8:15 pm EST followed by afternoon games Saturday and Sunday at 2:15 pm.

Recent Performance:

• Reds: Split recent series with Diamondbacks, won 4 of last 10
• Cardinals: Swept by Rays, 5-5 in last 10 games
• Standings: Cardinals 0.5 games out of first, Reds 12 games back

Game 1 Betting Lines:

• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (-185), Reds +1.5 (+155)
• Over/Under: 8 runs (-110 both ways)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -135, Reds +115

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Luis Castillo (2-3, 3.55 ERA, 34 K)
• Cardinals: Andre Pallante (1-0, 1.23 ERA) - Second start of season

Analysis: The Cardinals have the edge playing at home while competing for the division lead. The Reds have shown inconsistency lately and will need significant offensive production to compete in this matchup. St. Louis is favored to win both the opener and the series.

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