Braves Look to Bounce Back Against Cardinals
After suffering three consecutive defeats, the Atlanta Braves are determined to turn their fortunes around when they face off against the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Truist Park. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:20 PM ET.
The Braves are heavily favored to win this matchup, with odds of -307 on the moneyline. On the other hand, the odds for the Cardinals stand at +246. Max Fried will be the starting pitcher for Atlanta, boasting an impressive 6-1 record. He will be up against Adam Wainwright, who currently holds a 3-10 record.
In their previous encounter yesterday, the Cardinals emerged victorious with an 11-6 win over the Braves. Dakota Hudson received the win for the Cardinals, pitching 5.0 innings and allowing 5 runs on 7 hits. Willson Contreras led the offensive charge for St. Louis, finishing the game with a home run and three RBI. Meanwhile, Spencer Strider was credited with the loss for the Braves, surrendering 6 runs on 6 hits in 2.2 innings.
To prepare fans for tonight’s game, here is some important information about the Braves vs. Cardinals matchup. The betting odds, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook, currently favor the Braves at -307, meaning a $307 bet would yield a $100 win. On the other hand, betting on the Cardinals could result in a higher payout, with odds of +246. The over/under for the game is set at 10.5.
As for the Braves, they have recorded 82 wins out of 125 games they have played as favorites this season. However, in the three games where they have been at least -307 favorites on the moneyline, they have suffered defeat each time. The team’s implied probability of winning this matchup stands at 75.4%. Furthermore, out of their 138 games played this season, the Braves and their opponents have hit the over in 74 of them. In terms of the point spread, Atlanta holds a record of 70-68-0 in 138 games.
Max Fried, who will take the mound for the Braves, has been in excellent form this season. With a 6-1 record, an ERA of 2.52, and 63 strikeouts, Fried is expected to put up a strong performance tonight. In his last outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the left-hander pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits. Fried has recorded a 2.52 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in 11 games this season.
On the offensive side, the Braves have been formidable, leading Major League Baseball in several categories. They have hit a league-leading 265 home runs and boast a slugging percentage of .502, the best in the league. Their batting average of .275 is also the highest in baseball, and they have scored the most runs this season with 801. Additionally, their on-base percentage stands at .344, the best in the league, and they rank sixth in terms of strikeouts per game, averaging 7.9.
The Cardinals, on the other hand, have won 27 out of 63 games in which they were named underdogs, with a win percentage of 42.9%. They have played as underdogs of +246 or more only once this season and emerged victorious. Their chances of winning tonight’s game, according to the moneyline odds, are estimated to be 28.9%. Out of their 137 games played, 66 of them have gone over the total set by bookmakers. Regarding the point spread, the Cardinals hold a record of 64-73-0 in 137 games.
Adam Wainwright will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals tonight. Despite his 3-10 record, Wainwright has put up a solid performance this season, with an ERA of 8.10 and 45 strikeouts. In his last game against the San Diego Padres, he pitched six innings, surrendering just one earned run. Wainwright has recorded three quality starts this season and has appeared in 12 games where he pitched at least five innings.
When analyzing the Cardinals’ offensive capabilities, it is evident that they have some power hitters. They have hit 194 home runs this season, ranking ninth in MLB, and have a slugging percentage of .430, which is also ninth best in the league. Additionally, they have a batting average of .254, which places them 12th. In terms of runs scored, the Cardinals have tallied 636, giving them an average of 4.6 runs per game, ranking 17th in MLB.
For fans who are looking to catch the action live, the game will be televised on MLB.tv. It can also be streamed for free on Fubo. Remember to check Tipico Sportsbook for the latest odds and betting lines.
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