St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 21, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 21, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 4/21

On Monday, April 21, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The game is set to start at 7:15 PM and will be played at night. Fans will gather to see how these two teams perform under the lights.

Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: 158. The Cardinals have a solid home record and Erick Fedde has been effective in recent starts, making them a good value pick as underdogs.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-106). Both teams have struggled to score consistently, and with Fedde’s recent pitching performances, a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 8-4 this season.
  • The Atlanta Braves have struggled on the road with a record of 2-11.
  • In a recent game against the Minnesota Twins, the Braves hit three home runs.
  • Cardinals’ pitcher Sonny Gray threw 102 pitches in a game against the Mets, allowing three runs.
  • Matt Olson of the Braves hit a home run in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cardinals vs Braves Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park for a night game on April 21, 2025. Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals. Fedde has shown consistency in his recent games, pitching six innings in each of his last three starts. He has managed to keep his ERA at 3.43 this season.

On the other side, Spencer Schwellenbach will start for the Braves. Schwellenbach has a 2.55 ERA this season and has shown strong performances, like his eight-inning outing against the Marlins. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to victory under the lights.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Pitching Insights

The Atlanta Braves have strong hitters leading their lineup. Marcell Ozuna, despite a leg injury, has a .305 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with 13 runs.

Austin Riley is another key player for the Braves. He leads the team with five home runs and 13 RBIs. His batting average stands at .264 after 21 games.

Ozzie Albies contributes with a .244 batting average and four home runs. He also has 11 RBIs, ranking second on the team. Albies has played in all 21 games this season.

St. Louis Cardinals: Hitting Power and Pitching Overview

Brendan Donovan leads the Cardinals with a .356 batting average. He has played 22 games and ranks first in the league with 14 runs and 13 RBIs. Donovan also has three home runs, tying him for second on the team. Lars Nootbaar has a .253 batting average over 21 games. He shares the second spot in home runs with Donovan, having hit three. Nootbaar has 11 RBIs and 12 runs, both ranking second on the team. Nolan Arenado holds a .288 batting average after 20 games. He has hit two home runs and recorded 10 RBIs. Arenado has scored 11 runs, placing him third on the team in this category. Erick Fedde is the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. He has pitched 21 innings this season with a 3.43 ERA. In his last game against the Astros, he allowed one run over six innings. Fedde’s performance includes a game against the Pirates where he pitched six scoreless innings. He has a record of 1-2 for the season. Fedde has not allowed a home run in his last three outings.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals MoneyLine at 158 is a strong pick due to their solid home record of 8-4. Erick Fedde’s recent performances have shown he can keep runs low, which is key against a Braves team that has struggled on the road with a 2-11 record. Fedde’s ability to limit hits and runs makes the Cardinals a good value as underdogs.

For the Over/Under prediction, choosing under 8.5 (-106) seems wise. Both teams have had inconsistent scoring, with the Cardinals’ recent games showing low run totals. With Fedde’s effective pitching and the Braves’ road struggles, a lower-scoring game is likely. Schwellenbach’s recent performance against the Blue Jays, where he allowed six runs, could also contribute to a tighter game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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