St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Predictions for Sunday, June 7, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 06/07/2026, 01:00 AM ET

Reds vs Cardinals Game Information

The Cincinnati Reds stay on the road Sunday for game 3 of 3 against the Cardinals in Saint Louis. Cincinnati has 31 wins and 32 losses this season, having lost 4 of the last 5, including 3 straight. The Saint Louis Cardinals stay on their home field Sunday with 34 wins and 28 losses, riding a 3-game winning streak. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Reds Preview

Offensively, Cincinnati has a .229 batting average, scoring 267 runs on 494 hits. Offensively, Cincinnati has a .312 OBP and a .394 team slugging percentage. The Cincinnati pitching staff has struggled this season, posting a 4.81 team ERA, and the Reds have allowed 30 runs across their last 4 losses. Elly De La Cruz leads the Cincinnati offense this season with a .280 batting average and 12 home runs. Sal Steward has a .257 batting average along with a team-leading 39 RBI's.

Cardinals Preview

The Saint Louis offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, with a .241 batting average; they have scored 267 runs on 494 hits. St. Louis has a .320 OBP and a .385 team slugging percentage. The Saint Louis pitching has been mediocre, with a 4.13 team ERA, but the Cardinals have allowed just 11 runs during their current 3-game winning streak. Jordan Walker does everything for the Saint Louis offense, leading the team with a .301 batting average, 16 home runs, and 46 RBI's.

Reds vs Cardinals Pitching Matchup

Rhett Lowder will take the mound on Sunday for Cincinnati, looking to get above .500 on the year. Lowder is 3-3 with a 5.40 ERA over 38.1 innings. Michael McGreevy will counter for the Cardinals. McGreevy is below .500 this season with a 3-5 record and a 2.98 ERA through 66.1 innings.

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Reds vs Cardinals Pick

Both teams have had their issues this season, but Saint Louis is a better team in this matchup. The Cardinals have the better pitcher and the better offense in this game. Look for Saint Louis to ride their recent hot hand and get the job done against a struggling Cincinnati team on Sunday. Take the Cardinals on Sunday to close out this series, where they win at home against the Cincinnati Reds.

Pick: St. Louis Cardinals -136
Secondary: Over 9
Lean: Jordan Walker Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals win 8-4.