Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals 4/3/2023 Predictions, Picks and Tips
The Atlanta Braves are set to embark on a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, starting on Monday. The Braves are riding high after a convincing 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, highlighted by a pair of home runs from Matt Olson. Over their first two games, Atlanta has outscored their opponents 14-3, with another dominant 7-1 win in game two of the series. Unfortunately, the Braves were unable to complete the sweep, falling 4-1 to the Nationals on Sunday.
Travis d’Arnaud has been leading the Braves’ batting line-up with an impressive .556 average and a team-leading five hits and .556 on-base percentage. Meanwhile, Matt Olson has already launched two home runs and has three RBIs to his name. As a team, the Braves have been hitting at a strong .307 clip with a .493 slugging percentage. Taking the mound for the Braves on Monday is Charlie Morton. The veteran pitcher achieved a 9-6 record last season, striking out 205 batters and finishing with a 4.34 ERA. Morton has been a steady presence throughout his career, boasting a 116-101 record and a 4.03 ERA in 323 games, primarily as a starter.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road against St. Louis.
- The Braves are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.
- The Braves are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played on a Monday.
Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals 4/3/2023 Predictions, Picks and Tips
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series, having recorded a 1-1 record so far this season. In their most recent game, they managed to secure a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, despite pitcher Jack Flaherty’s seven walks and a hit batter. The Cardinals will be looking to continue their winning streak in this upcoming series against the Braves. St. Louis has some strong offensive players on their roster, with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt leading the team in batting average (.500) and total hits (four). Tyler O’Neill and Brendan Donovan have also contributed with a home run each, while Nolan Arenado has three RBIs to his name.
On Monday, Jake Woodford will take to the mound for St. Louis. Woodford had a solid season last year, achieving a 1-4 record and a 2.23 ERA with 24 strikeouts. St. Louis has been performing well on the offensive side, ranking fourth overall in the league in runs scored with 22. They’re also leading the league in team batting average (.373) and rank second in OPS (1.017). Goldschmidt has been a standout player for the Cardinals, currently leading the team with his .500 batting average and six total hits.
- The total went OVER in 5 of St. Louis’ last 5 games at home against Atlanta.
- St. Louis is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the NL.
- The total hung OVER in 6 of St. Louis’ last 9 games against an opponent in the National League East Division.
Atlanta Braves Jays vs St. Louis Cardinals. The MLB pick for this game is the Atlanta Braves. The early part of the season has seen both Atlanta and St. Louis putting up impressive numbers on the scoreboard, which leads us to favor the OVER bet in their upcoming game. The Braves are currently averaging 7.00 runs per game, while St. Louis is managing an average of 6.5 runs per game. Furthermore, recent statistics indicate that the OVER bet has been a winner in four out of the last five games Atlanta has played on the road, as well as in four out of the last five games St. Louis has played at home in Busch Stadium.
Our prediction for the final score is that the Atlanta Braves will emerge victorious, but we feel that the best bet is to wager on the OVER, which we expect to end with a final score of 7-6.
MLB Starting Time: 7:45 PM (EDT)
Location: Busch Stadium in St.Louis, MO
Date: Monday, April 3, 2023
TV: ESP+
MLB Odds: Atlanta Braves -130
MLB Totals: 8.5
