The excitement of sports betting never fades, and today we have a thrilling matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals. Scheduled to start at 7:45 PM EDT, the Braves are the favorites with odds of -132, while the Cardinals trail with odds of +118. The run total is set at 8.0, and the Braves are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +125, whereas the Cardinals are +1.5 at odds of -145.
Let’s take a look at the current pitching matchup. Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Braves, while Jake Woodford will pitch for the Cardinals. It’s going to be an exciting game, and we can’t wait to see what both these players bring to the table.
The Braves suffered a loss in their last game against the Nationals, losing 4-1. With the team playing on short rest, will they be able to give it their all? In contrast, the Cardinals are coming off a win against the Blue Jays, beating them 9-4. It may be a challenging feat for them, playing on short rest.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The last time the Braves and Cardinals faced each other was on August 28, 2022, with the Cardinals winning the game 6-3. In that matchup, the Cardinals had odds of -139, while the total was set at 8.5 and went over by just a half-run.
Win Trends
Let’s take a look at how both teams have been faring lately. In their previous ten games, the Braves have won seven times. In contrast, the Cardinals have won five of their last ten games played. The Braves seem to have the edge here, but anything can happen in sports, especially with both teams having talented players.
Totals Trends
When it comes to the total, neither team seems to have a significant trend in their last ten games played. The Braves have gone over in four of their last ten games and stayed under in five of them. Similarly, the Cardinals have gone over in four of their last ten games and stayed under in six of them.
Our Pick
We’re tailing the excellent DougTuna661 for this game and betting on the Atlanta Braves with odds of -132. With Shark’s free app, you can see more picks for this game and many more for free. Download the Shark Book app today, and see why it’s every handicapper’s best friend.