The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The game is set to begin at 12:15 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting evening of baseball under the lights.

Cardinals vs. Braves Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine: +140. The Cardinals have a better batting average and on-base percentage than the Braves. Even though they are the underdogs, their recent win against the Braves shows they can perform well.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (-103). Both teams have pitchers with high ERAs, which could lead to more runs. The Cardinals and Braves have shown they can score, making the over a good choice.

Team Trends

• The St. Louis Cardinals have a home record of 8-4 this season.
• The Atlanta Braves are 7 games back in the NL East.
• In a recent game, the Cardinals defeated the Braves 10-4 with 12 hits.
• Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley had 3 hits in the game against the Cardinals on April 22nd, 2025.
• Victor Scott II from the Cardinals had 3 hits and scored 3 runs on April 22nd, 2025.

Cardinals vs Braves Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will visit the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park for a game under the lights on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The Cardinals will have Miles Mikolas on the mound. Mikolas has started four games this season, with an ERA of 7.64 and a WHIP of 1.58. He has yet to secure a win, holding a record of 0-2.

The Braves will counter with Bryce Elder as their starting pitcher. Elder has pitched in three games this season, posting an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.53. Like Mikolas, Elder is also seeking his first win of the season, with a record of 0-1. Both teams will aim to improve their pitching performances in this matchup.

Braves’ Key Players and Performance

Austin Riley is a standout for the Braves this season. He has a batting average of .298 with 6 home runs. Riley also leads the team with 16 RBIs.

Marcell Ozuna has been strong at the plate with a .317 batting average. He has 4 home runs and 13 runs scored. Ozuna is dealing with a leg injury but is expected to play.

Matt Olson has contributed with 4 home runs and 15 RBIs. His batting average stands at .238. Olson’s on-base percentage is .378, helping the team in crucial moments.

Cardinals’ Top Performers and Pitching Overview

Lars Nootbaar leads the Cardinals with a .247 batting average. He has 4 home runs and 14 RBIs, making him a key player. His on-base percentage is .380, which helps the team score runs. Brendan Donovan is another important player for the Cardinals. He has a .356 batting average and 3 home runs. Donovan’s status is uncertain due to a rib injury, which might affect his playtime. Victor Scott II contributes with a .289 batting average. He has scored 13 runs and added 10 RBIs. Scott’s performance helps the Cardinals in their games.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals have shown strength in their batting, with a .266 average and a .336 on-base percentage. This gives them an edge over the Braves, who have a lower batting average. With players like Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan leading in key stats, the Cardinals have the potential to perform well against the Braves.

Both teams have pitchers with high ERAs, which suggests more runs could be scored. Miles Mikolas has an ERA of 7.64, while Bryce Elder’s ERA is 7.20. This makes the over 9.0 a strong pick, as both teams have shown they can score, especially in recent games. The Cardinals’ recent 10-4 win over the Braves further supports this prediction.

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