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Braves vs. Cardinals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/5)

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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, April 5th 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Braves vs. Cardinals

The Braves take on the Cardinals on Wednesday, April 5th 2023 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Atlanta Braves (4-1) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (2-3)
  • Date: Wednesday, April 5th 2023
  • Time: 1:15 ET
  • Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis

 

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Atlanta Braves - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Braves take on the St. Louis Cardinals, with an overall record of 4-1, placing them 1st in the NL East. So far, Atlanta has been tough as the road team, putting together a mark of 4-1.

With 10 appearances for the Braves last season, Bryce Elder ended with an ERA of 3.17 and an overall record of 2-4. In terms of limiting batters' power numbers, Elder did an excellent job during the season, finishing with a slugging percentage allowed of only .333.

On the season, Atlanta boasts the 10th ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.4 runs per game. As a team, the Braves are batting a healthy .280, placing them 5th in the league.

So far, Atlanta's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of nine home runs, which ranks 6th. Atlanta's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 6th with an OBP of .351.

 

St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

Heading into today's game against Atlanta, the Cardinals have a record of just 2-3. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. St. Louis has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 2-3.

Miles Mikolas made 33 appearances for the Cardinals in the previous season, finishing with an overall record of 12-13 and an ERA of 3.29. In terms of slugging percentage, Mikolas ended with a figure of .373, including giving up 25 home runs.

St. Louis comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.4 runs per game, good for 10th in the MLB. As a team, the Cardinals are batting a healthy .344, placing them 1st in the league.

The team's lineup is also also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 7 home runs (11th). St. Louis' overall OBP of .392, is good for 1st in the league.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Braves vs. Cardinals

Even though they are the underdog, we like the Braves to continue their recent success over the Cardinals and are picking them straight-up. For today's best bet, we like Atlanta on the moneyline.

Recommended Betting Pick: Braves Moneyline



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