Atlanta Braves vs
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Atlanta Braves to Face St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium: Braves Favored in Matchup with Opening Line of -120

The Atlanta Braves are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in Missouri. The Braves, currently second in the NL East with a record of 43-32, will be facing the Cardinals, who are second in the NL Central with a record of 39-37. The Braves have a 4-2 record against the Cardinals this season. The game is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EST with Spencer Schwellenbach starting for the Braves and Lance Lynn starting for the Cardinals. Atlanta is the betting favorite with an opening line of -120, which has since shifted to Atlanta -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves -115 | Cardinals +105
• Spread: Braves -1.5 (+138) | Cardinals +1.5 (-159)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 53%.

Atlanta vs St. Louis Stats

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are headed to St. Louis following their 3-1 victory against the New York Yankees, marking their eighth win in the last ten games. The team has secured wins in their last three series and boasts a strong pitching performance this season, ranking eighth in the league in ERA at 3.59. Offensively, they are 16th in runs and 13th in batting average at .245. Spencer Schwellenbach will be starting pitcher for the Braves in their upcoming game, with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.98 in his rookie season. With a power ranking of 12, Atlanta is currently 14th in offense, with an average of 4.47 runs per game, and 7th in defense, allowing an average of 3.82 points against them per game. Overall, the Braves have a record of 43-32 this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals secured their third consecutive victory yesterday against the San Francisco Giants with a final score of 5-3. Despite a lackluster season at the plate, the Cardinals have shown significant improvement in their last five games, boasting a batting average of .291 and averaging 6.2 runs per game. Right-fielder Alec Burleson has been a key player in this recent success, hitting .429 with 9 hits, 3 homers, 8 RBI, and 9 runs scored in the last five games. On Monday, Lance Lynn will be starting for the Cardinals, with a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 4.08 this season. The Cardinals currently hold a power ranking of 13 and are ranked #23 for offense, averaging 4.03 runs per game, and #20 for defense, conceding 4.47 points per game. Their overall record stands at 39-37, with Atlanta winning two out of three matchups against St. Louis recently.

St. Louis Cardinals Poised to Take Down Atlanta Braves at Home with Strong Offense and Winning Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals have demonstrated a strong record of 11-4 as underdogs at home this season. With recent offensive prowess, the Cardinals are set to face the Atlanta Braves, who have a rookie pitcher on the mound with a lackluster performance history this season. Based on these factors, I am inclined to favor the Cardinals on the money line for this matchup. I anticipate the Cardinals' offense will effectively navigate through the Braves' pitching and secure a victory in this game.

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