Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, September 7th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Braves
The Cardinals take on the Braves on Thursday, September 7th 2023 at Truist Park, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (61-78) vs. Atlanta Braves (90-48)
- Date: Thursday, September 7th 2023
- Time: 7:20 ET
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Atlanta, the Cardinals have a record of just 61-78. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. The Cardinals hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 30-38.
Being the favorite in 75 of their 139 games has not helped St. Louis improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 67-72. The team's over/under record comes in at 68-65 with an average betting line of 9.
The Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright to the mound with an overall record of 3-10. Against the Braves, Adam Wainwright is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.10. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.358). So far, Wainwright has given up 16 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .421. With a total of 33 walks, Wainwright has a WHIP of 1.98.
Offensively, St. Louis is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.6 runs per game. Through 139 game, the Cardinals have a team batting average of .254, ranking 9th. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 194 home runs, which ranks 8th. St. Louis' strong OBP of .328 is 8th best in the league.
Atlanta Braves - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Atlanta Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals, they have a record of 90-48, placing them 1st in the NL East. On the season, the Braves have an above .500 home record, going 44-24 at Truist Park.
Atlanta has been favored in 89.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 73-65. The team's over/under record comes in at 74-60 with an average betting line of 9.
Taking the mound for Atlanta is Max Fried. Heading into play, he has a mark of 6-1. Runs have been hard to come by against Max Fried, as he has an ERA of just 2.52. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .242. So far, Fried has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .274. With a total of 13 walks, Fried has a WHIP of 1.15.
Entering today's action, Atlanta features the 1st-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.8 runs per game. As a team, the Braves are batting a healthy .275, placing them 1st in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 265 home runs (1st). To date, Atlanta has the MLB's 1st best OBP at .344.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Braves
Heading into today's matchup between Atlanta and the Cardinals, the Braves are the heavy favorite at -303 on the moneyline. Atlanta's implied win probability sits at 75.19%. Yet, our MLB model is projecting the Cardinals to put together a good performance at the plate, making them an excellent candidate to cover at +1.5 runs.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals +1.5
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