Head to Head: Braves Dominant Record makes them Clear Favorites in Matchup Against Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals (59-78) and Atlanta Braves (90-46) are facing off once again, six months after the Braves swept the Cardinals at St. Louis. This game is already
Game outlook
The St. Louis Cardinals (59-78) and Atlanta Braves (90-46) are facing off once again, six months after the Braves swept the Cardinals at St. Louis. This game is already tilted in Atlanta's favor, with the Braves opening as the gambling favorite (-270). Despite their records, the Cardinals can't be ignored, as they've already shown they can compete with the Braves in the 2019 postseason. For Wednesday's matchup, Dakota Hudson (ERA: 4.02) will pitch for St. Louis and Spencer Strider (ERA: 3.56) for Atlanta, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:20 p.m. EDT. Let's see what each team has in store.
Game Info
When: Wednesday, 9/6/2023 @ 7:20pm EST
Where: Truist Park Stadium Cardinals vs Braves Betting Odds Moneyline: Cardinals +238 | Braves -270
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (+120) | Braves -1.5 (-142)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 73%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals enter Wednesday's series against the Braves sporting a power ranking of 28 and a season record of 59-78. On the mound, Dakota Hudson has shown signs of struggle, posting 18 hits, 11 walks, four homers, and 11 runs (10 earned) in 18.2 away innings. The Cardinals' bullpen is rated 22nd in ERA and their offense is ranked 17th in the league with 4.49 runs per game. They show promise through their top-10 ratings in hard-hit rate, walk rate, OBP, and slugging percentage, and 12th in strikeout rate. However, their weak spot is in the baserunning game. Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado's presence help to power the lineup but the lack of quality pitching make it hard for the Cardinals to come out on top. Burly back up the middle! #STLCards pic.twitter.com/Y6r9sGYSoC