
Braves vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 7
The St. Louis Cardinals and Jordan Walker hit the field at Truist Park against Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Cardinals are +268 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favorite Braves (-342). Atlanta is favored on the run line (-1.5). The over/under is 10.5 runs for this contest.
The scheduled starters are Max Fried (6-1) for the Atlanta Braves, and Adam Wainwright (3-10) for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Cardinals game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Braves vs. Cardinals Game Information & Odds
- When: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:20 PM ET
- Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -342 | +268 | 10.5 | -107 | -112 | -1.5 | -166 | +140 |
Braves vs. Cardinals Prediction
- Score Prediction: Braves 5, Cardinals 3
- Total Prediction: Under 10.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 62%, Cardinals 38%
Braves vs. Cardinals Betting Insights
- This season, the Braves have won 82 out of the 125 games, or 65.6%, in which they've been favored.
- Atlanta has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -342.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 77.4% chance to win.
- The Cardinals have been victorious in 27, or 42.9%, of the 63 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- Oddsmakers have given St. Louis the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +268 moneyline listed for this contest.
- The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 27.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves have a 6-3 record over the nine games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Braves and their opponents combined to go over the total six times (all 10 games had set totals).
- The Braves' ATS record is 5-5-0 over their past 10 games.
Braves Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 6 |
| HR | 22 |
| ERA | 5.06 |
| K/9 | 10.5 |
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Braves Player Insights
- Ronald Acuna Jr.'s .330 average leads the Braves this year. His resume also includes 32 homers and driven in 86 RBI.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Acuna is 11th in homers and 19th in RBI.
- Olson's 46 home runs and 115 RBI both lead his team.
- Olson is first in home runs in the majors, and first in RBI.
- Olson has three straight games with at least one hit. In his last five games he is batting .300 with three home runs, two walks and three RBI.
- Austin Riley is batting .276 with 27 doubles, a triple, 34 home runs and 48 walks.
- Riley has at least one base hit in two straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .190 with a double, two home runs, a walk and three RBI.
- Ozzie Albies is batting .269 with 21 doubles, four triples, 29 home runs and 37 walks.
Braves Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | 1.5 (+185) | 1.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+500) | 0.5 (+125) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 1.5 (+105) | 1.5 (-164) | 0.5 (+320) | 0.5 (+110) |
| Michael Harris II | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+140) |
| Matt Olson | 1.5 (+185) | 1.5 (-130) | 0.5 (+225) | 0.5 (-110) |
| Sean Murphy | 1.5 (+200) | 1.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+360) | 0.5 (+130) |
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Cardinals Recent Betting Performance
- In six games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Cardinals have a record of 3-3.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Cardinals and their opponents are 6-3-1 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Cardinals have a record of 5-5-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Cardinals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.8 |
| HR | 19 |
| ERA | 5.10 |
| K/9 | 4.3 |
Cardinals Player Insights
- Nolan Arenado has a team-leading 87 runs batted in.
- Arenado is 25th in home runs and 16th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Paul Goldschmidt's .277 batting average paces his team.
- Goldschmidt is currently 39th in homers and 44th in RBI in the major leagues.
- Tommy Edman is batting .246 with 23 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 32 walks.
- Lars Nootbaar has 19 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 58 walks while hitting .274.
Cardinals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | 0.5 (-270) | 1.5 (+115) | 0.5 (+650) | 0.5 (+240) |
| Tyler O'Neill | 0.5 (-256) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+390) | 0.5 (+165) |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 0.5 (-263) | 1.5 (+115) | 0.5 (+475) | 0.5 (+165) |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 (-222) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+450) | 0.5 (+180) |
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+390) | 0.5 (+145) |
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