- The Braves (78-48) are -160 favorites vs the Cardinals (72-53)
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The Atlanta Braves (-160) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (+135) on Friday, August 26, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15pm EDT in St. Louis.
The Braves are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).
The Braves vs Cardinals Over/Under is 7 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Braves are 76-47 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 68-54 ATS.
Braves vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Braves | -1.5 +110 | O 7 -105 | -160 |
| Cardinals | +1.5 -135 | U 7 -115 | +135 |
Braves vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Friday‘s matchup with 53.5% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Braves and Cardinals and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Cardinals vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 +950 | 0.5 -10000 |
| Corey Dickerson | 0.5 +700 | 0.5 -2500 |
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Paul DeJong | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -1100 |
Cardinals vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Corey Dickerson | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +140 |
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +115 |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 -105 |
| Paul DeJong | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -145 |
Cardinals vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -400 |
| Corey Dickerson | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Lars Nootbaar | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -400 |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -350 |
| Paul DeJong | 0.5 +270 | 0.5 -450 |
Cardinals vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | 4.5 +100 | 4.5 -145 |
| Spencer Strider | 6.5 -150 | 6.5 +105 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Braves Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Positive Betting Trends for the Cardinals: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 65-58 against the Run Line (+0.45 Units / 0.29% ROI).
- 76-47 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.35 Units / 5.14% ROI
- 61-54 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.35 Units / 0.99% ROI
- 54-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.1 Units / -9.72% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Braves have gone 68-54 against the Run Line (+12.35 Units / 8.14% ROI).
- 69-53 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 5.16% ROI
- 56-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.75 Units / -8.78% ROI
- 61-56 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -0.23% ROI
: Braves Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Spencer Strider has a strikeout rate of 37% (151 SO in 405 PAs) this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.
Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of 41% (176/431) against Spencer Strider this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.
Spencer Strider has a strikeout rate of 40% (105 SO in 265 PAs) versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 61 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.
Spencer Strider has struck out 49% (24/49) of right-handed batters he faced this month (4 games) — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.
: Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Jose Quintana has struck out just 18% (79/433) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 8th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 13th Percentile.
Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 62% (1,087/1,747) against right-handed batters this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — third Percentile.
Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 62% (384/618) in two strike counts this season — tied for 6th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — 11th Percentile.
Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 62% (1,288/2,067) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 66% — sixth Percentile.
Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Braves are 69-14 (.831) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .704.
The Braves are 54-7 (.885) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .800.
The Braves are 11-3 (.786) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Braves are 30-4 (.882) when scoring in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .665.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves
The Cardinals are 61-19 (.762) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .704.
The Cardinals are 59-3 (.952) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .916.
The Cardinals are 37-8 (.822) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .711.
The Cardinals are 6-41 (.128) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .113.
Braves Hitting Stats & Trends
Braves hitters are slugging .667 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .553.
Braves hitters are slugging .441 against RHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .403.
Braves hitters have 2,012 strikeouts in 8,105 PA’s (25%) against RHP since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Braves hitters have an OPS of .791 (1,611 PA’s) in the first 3 innings this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .711.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters have 233 extra-base hits out of 543 total hits (43%) against LHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Cardinals hitters are slugging .553 on the road this month (11 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .381.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .935 (457 PA’s) on the road this month (11 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .684.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .886 (895 PA’s) this month (23 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .702.
Braves Pitching Stats & Trends
Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Braves pitchers since the start of last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Opponents have a miss rate of 30% against Braves pitchers this month (23 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Cardinals pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Cardinals pitchers this month (23 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Cardinals vs. Braves Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
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