St. Louis Cardinals vs
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Braves Favored as Cardinals and Braves Prepare to Conclude Three-Game Series

The St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves are set to conclude their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon, with Miles Mikolas taking the mound for the Cardinals and Bryce Elder pitching for the Braves. The Cards have a 4-2 record against the Braves from last season, while the Braves won the first game of this series with a 7-4 victory. The Braves are favored to win this game, with Bryce Elder looking to secure his first win of the season. Stay tuned for the Cardinals vs. Braves prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +143 | Braves -160
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-152) | Braves -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis vs Atlanta Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals will have Miles Mikolas on the mound, who had a better performance in his previous outing but has struggled overall this season with a 7.64 ERA and an 0-2 record. The Cardinals have been competitive but have not been able to climb above the .500 mark, winning two of three against the Astros but being swept by the Mets. Nolan Arenado has been a standout player with 10 RBIs and a strong .832 OPS. The team is averaging 4.75 runs per game, ranking them sixth, but their 4.38 ERA ranks them 24th. With a power ranking of 14, the Cardinals are ranked 8 in offense, #24 in defense, and have a 9-14 record this season.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

Bryce Elder will be pitching for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, despite struggling in his previous outings with a high ERA and WHIP. The Braves have been making a recovery after a rough start to the season, with recent series wins against Minnesota at home. Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies have been key players contributing to the team's success, while the pitching staff has been improving. The Braves have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 23rd in offense, 12th in defense, with an overall record of 9-13. In their last three matchups against St. Louis, the Braves won two out of three games.

St. Louis Cardinals Facing Road Woes as Atlanta Braves Surge at Home

The St. Louis Cardinals have encountered challenges while playing away from home, failing to secure a series win and maintaining a 1-10 road record as of Tuesday night. Conversely, the Atlanta Braves have shown improvement following a slow start to the season, winning four consecutive games and losing only two home games. Veteran Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas has struggled in recent games, allowing 13 runs over his last three outings, with 11 of those runs occurring during road games. Meanwhile, Braves pitcher Bryce Elder may have an opportunity to bounce back against the Cardinals, who have scored four or fewer runs in five of their last six games. This match-up presents a potential challenge for the struggling Cardinals offense.

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