St. Louis at Cincinnati

Chris Carpenter turned 36-years-old in April of this year. He has long been the stopper for the Cardinals, but are the injuries and age catching up to him? He is still treated by the oddsmakers as one of the best in baseball and he is carrying his highest ERA since 2002 - almost a decade ago. That leaves the Cards in a very vulnerable spot, wheeling him out to the mound as a road favorite as they are just 2-10 in his last 12 starts as road chalk. Bronson Arroyo hasn't pitched well for the better part of the season. Many wonder how he will do off a long layoff as he hasn't touched the mound since July 6th. That has been when he is at his best with the Reds a perfect 5-0 in his last five starts on nine days rest or more. Go with Cincinnati.