Predictions for Braves vs. Cardinals: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – July 21
Sunday’s game at Truist Park has the Atlanta Braves (54-43) taking on the St. Louis Cardinals (51-47) at 1:35 PM. Our computer prediction projects a 5-3 victory for the Braves, who are a small favorite based on our model.
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Braves vs. Cardinals Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: BSSE
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Braves vs. Cardinals Predictions
- Score Prediction: Braves 5, Cardinals 3
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Braves vs. Cardinals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -148 | +124 | 8.5 | -115 | -105 |
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Braves Betting Insights
- Atlanta has won 50, or 59.5%, of the 84 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
- This season, the Braves have been victorious 33 times in 55 chances when named as a favorite of at least -148 or better on the moneyline.
- Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 32 of 97 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Braves were the moneyline favorite in 11 of their past 15 games, and they finished 7-4 in those matchups.
- In its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Atlanta combined with its opponents to go over the total five times.
Cardinals Betting Insights
- St. Louis has won 47.8% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (22-24).
- The Cardinals have a 4-12 record (winning just 25% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +124 or longer.
- St. Louis has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 45 times this season for a 45-47-5 record against the over/under.
- The Cardinals have played as underdogs in five of their past 15 games and won two of those contests.
- When it comes to hitting the over, St. Louis and its opponents are 11-4-0 in its past 15 games with a total.
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Braves vs. Cardinals Probable Pitchers
Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Spencer Schwellenbach
- The 24-year-old has pitched in eight games this season with an ERA of 4.43, a 4.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.164.
- Spencer Schwellenbach’s team is 2-3 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
- Schwellenbach’s team has won three of his eight starts this season.
- Games started by Schwellenbach have a 1-7-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher: Miles Mikolas
- The 35-year-old has an ERA of 5.13, with 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 20 games this season. Opponents are hitting .272 against him.
- The Cardinals have a 7-5 record in Mikolas’ 12 starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
- Mikolas’ team has put together a 9-11 record in his 20 starts.
- Miles Mikolas has started 20 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in eight of them.
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Braves’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 54-43 |
| Home | 30-18 |
| Road | 24-25 |
| One-Run Games | 11-13 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 36-9 |
Cardinals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 51-47 |
| Home | 26-22 |
| Road | 25-25 |
| One-Run Games | 18-13 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 31-9 |
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