The St. Louis Cardinals face the Cincinnati Reds in a crucial matchup today, after the Cardinals managed to take two of three from Milwaukee over the weekend despite a rough outing from Erick Fedde, who allowed seven runs in a 7-1 loss. The Reds come off a series sweep against the Rockies, highlighted by a strong performance from Nick Lodolo, who secured his third win with a shutout.

Starting for St. Louis is Andre Pallante, who holds a 4.05 ERA and a 2-1 record, while Cincinnati counters with Nick Martinez, looking to improve his 5.40 ERA and find his first win of the season. Betting trends indicate the Reds are favored with a -124 moneyline, while the Cardinals are at +104. With both teams showcasing mixed performances, this game offers a chance for fantasy managers to capitalize on players impacting the game, particularly hitters like Elly De La Cruz, who is currently on an 11-game hitting streak.