Atlanta Braves (41-31) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (37-37)
On Monday, June 24th at Busch Stadium in St Louis, the Atlanta Braves take on the St Louis Cardinals for what promises to be an electrifying showdown between fans and bettors alike. With 41 wins under their belt already this season and 37 losses across their record books so far this season combined, this match-up between both clubs, set for 7:45 PM ET start time is an integral one in their respective quests for dominance in respective divisions while those looking for opportunities in bet placement carefully examine its dynamics and outcomes at various best sportsbooks before placing their bets on either team’s outcome(s).
The Atlanta Braves come into this game having shown strong form, winning four out of their previous five matches and posting an impressive batting average of.246, boasting impressive stats such as 320 runs scored and 79 homers. Their pitching staff led by Max Fried boasts an outstanding team ERA of 3.59 with an outstanding WHIP rate of 1.22; these numbers not only demonstrate striking prowess, but also underline consistent defensive play; unfortunately however their record against the spread (16-19) indicates some inconsistency when covering road game spreads against this great performance by Max Fried’s pitching staff despite strong offensive production from this powerful offensive lineup and pitching staff performance overall.
On the other side of things is St. Louis Cardinals with their slightly lower batting average at.237 and 293 runs compared with Atlanta Braves; their offense ranks second only after Atlanta as they hit 73 home runs for an on-base percentage of.304 while their pitching staff have posted an ERA of 3.95 with an unfavorable 1.26 WHIP ratio indicating less effective control against opponents compared with Braves; Lance Lynn will need to step up as their starting pitcher given his current performance; current season results stand with his 2-3 record and 4.08 ERA which are somewhat unacceptable as leading pitcher.
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Info
| When: | Monday, June 24, 2024, 7:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Max Fried (6-3 W-L, 3.11 ERA) vs. Lance Lynn (2-3 W-L, 4.08 ERA)
Max Fried has been an integral component of the Atlanta Braves this season, boasting an outstanding 3.11 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over 84 innings pitched. Notable achievements by Fried include striking out 76 while only walking 27; his strikeout-to-walk ratio stands out as having helped ensure their winning record remains at 6-3; in particular his effectiveness is highlighted by him keeping ball in play by only permitting 6 homers so far; such control makes him invaluable when keeping opponents under control in games where scoring must remain minimal.
Lance Lynn of the St Louis Cardinals has struggled this year, evidenced by a 4.08 ERA and higher WHIP (1.43 over 75 innings). While striking out similar numbers of batters as Fried, Lynn has allowed more hits and walks — 77 total hits with 30 walks so far this season — than Fried did, leading him into more innings pitched this way than usual (2-3 record). To capitalize on their home field advantage against an aggressive Braves lineup, Lynn must find ways to tighten his game further against them.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be set, though given current standings and recent performances of each team, betting experts anticipate the Braves may enter as slight favorites in this game. Bettors should keep up-to-date as game day nears to monitor how these odds reflect perceived strengths and weaknesses between both squads.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Atlanta Braves have been competitive, while also showing some vulnerability on the road against the spread. Given that games tend to go over, bettors might pay careful attention to whether each team scores and concedes.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals have been inconsistent, posting three wins out of their past five contests against the spread and two against favorites or underdogs and an uneven record against both sets of oddsmakers at home (17-24 against). Their home record against spreaders could pose obstacles when covering as favorites or underdogs.
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals 6/24/2024 Betting Picks
Due to statistical analysis and recent form, it appears as though Max Fried will give Atlanta an edge against Boston in this battle of American baseball. Their better batting and pitching statistics give them a slight edge that might allow them to edge ahead in what could otherwise be an intense and closely fought matchup.
Betting picks may offer greater value by betting the Braves for a straight win – especially if the moneyline offers strong odds – while prop bets on strikeouts by Fried and total runs could provide new angles of betting opportunities. Be sure to visit MLB expert free picks for further insight and potential betting angles!
