The St. Louis Cardinals (66-69) and Cincinnati Reds (68-66) meet Friday as they swing into a 3-game NL Central series. The first pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: St. Louis leads 4-3

The Cardinals hit the road after an abbreviated 3-game home series and then a Thursday off day. The Cards dropped 2 of 3 ga,mes to the Pittsburgh Pirates and are just 4-10 over their last 14 games.

The Reds are back at home after a 9-game West Coast road swing. The club scored just 3.00 runs per game in going 3-6. Cincinnati was off Thursday after being swept by the LA Dodgers Monday-Wednesday (

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