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The St. Louis Cardinals (-105) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-115) on July 2, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in Atlanta, GA.

This season, the Cardinals are 44-39 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 44-39 ATS.

Cardinals vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:

• Cardinals starting pitcher: Dustin May 5-6, 4.36 ERA
• Braves starting pitcher: Hurston Waldrep 0-0, 0.00 ERA

Cardinals vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Cardinals vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 51.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

• Alec Burleson has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 10 away games (+15.50 Units / 155% ROI)
• Alec Burleson has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+13.10 Units / 52% ROI)
• Ivan Herrera has hit the Total Bases Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+12.60 Units / 31% ROI)
• Masyn Winn has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 9 away games (+10.85 Units / 120% ROI)
• Alec Burleson has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+10.45 Units / 37% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Drake Baldwin has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+18.20 Units / 47% ROI)
• Austin Riley has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 25 games (+16.70 Units / 37% ROI)
• Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+12.15 Units / 39% ROI)
• Drake Baldwin has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.50 Units / 47% ROI)
• Mauricio Dubon has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 100% ROI)

Cardinals Best Bets Today:

• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 27 of their last 40 away games (+12.50 Units / 27% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 50 games (+11.30 Units / 21% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 35 away games (+9.70 Units / 19% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.75 Units / 24% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 away games (+8.05 Units / 22% ROI)

Braves Best Bets Today:

• The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+12.30 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+11.70 Units / 24% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+7.15 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 40 games at home (+3.85 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+2.95 Units / 6% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 47-34 against the Run Line (+3.45 Units / 2.93% ROI).

• 44-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / 9.57% ROI
• 35-44 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.4 Units / -14.7% ROI
• 44-35 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.25 Units / 5.73% ROI

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 44-39 against the Run Line (+10.3 Units / 10.88% ROI).

• 50-34 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.6 Units / 4.86% ROI
• 38-40 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.85 Units / -6.29% ROI
• 40-38 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.2 Units / -1.31% ROI

Braves vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Braves vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Braves vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Cardinals are 19-14 (.576) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Braves (ninth in runs scored).

The Cardinals are just 11-18 (.379) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 10-98 (.093) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .129.

The Cardinals are 163-11 (.937) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2024 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .903.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Braves are 6-0 (1.000) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 25-5 (.833) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

The Braves are 22-3 (.880) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .754.

The Braves are 25-15 (.625) at home this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .527.

Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends

Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 17% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have 116 extra-base hits out of 393 total hits (just 29%) against starting pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have 215 extra-base hits out of 678 total hits (just 32%) this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters are slugging .250 on pitches out of the zone this season — 5th best in MLB.

Braves Hitting Stats & Trends

Braves hitters have grounded into 35 double plays in 585 opportunities (6%) this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .418 on the road this season — 5th best in MLB.

Braves hitters have chased 34% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .546 (1,684 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Cardinals pitchers this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Braves Pitching Stats & Trends

The Braves have won 49% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have allowed innings of 3+ runs in 4% of innings played this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.16 (364.0 IP) at home this season — best in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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