Atlanta Braves (41-31) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (37-37)
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals 6/24/24 – Major League Baseball will once again captivate audiences at Busch Stadium this June 24 with another exciting matchup between Atlanta Braves and St Louis Cardinals, both boasting impressive records this season – 41-31 for Atlanta against 37-37 for St. Louis; this game promises an engaging contest as both sides vie to improve their respective standing in respective divisions and divisional play-off races; fans seeking premium expert advice could find this contest especially engaging due to different dynamics between each squad’s current form and recent developments.
Atlanta Braves have recently demonstrated superior play, as evidenced by their four wins out of five victories during a recent run of matches. Boasting an offensive strength that includes an average team batting average of.246, their batting lineup has managed to score over 320 runs with 79 homers so far this season and an ERA/WHIP ratio of 3.59/1.22 respectively; all while boasting 638 strikeouts from their pitching staff; this could make an important statement regarding Atlanta Braves aggressive pitching approach ahead of this upcoming match-up!
St. Louis Cardinals have maintained an even.500 record with 37-37 games played to remain competitive against Atlanta Braves’ efforts, though perhaps less impressively. Their team batting average currently sits at.237 with 293 runs scored and 73 homers. While their pitching staff (ERA of 3.95 with WHIP of 1.26) may not match up perfectly to Atlanta Braves, their consistent hitting will help push this matchup over to their favor as their game on the mound needs improvement to gain advantage in an equally poised battleground matchup against Atlanta Braves’s strengths to gain advantage in this close contest between both squads.
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals 6/24/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Max Fried (6-3, 3.11 ERA) vs. Lance Lynn (2-3, 4.08 ERA)
Max Fried, starting pitcher for the Braves, boasts an impressive record with a 6-3 win-loss mark and 3.11 ERA across 84 innings pitched this year, maintaining his low 1.07 WHIP index number for effective management of on-base players. Incorporating his control and precision – as evidenced by 76 strikeouts to just 27 walks this season – into this contest will likely play an essential part in holding back Cardinal hitters at Busch Stadium. Fried also only allowed six homeruns this season – an indicator of his capability of keeping home runs contained at Busch Stadium.
Lance Lynn of the Cardinals presents more of a challenge with his 2-3 record and 4.08 ERA, coupled with his 1.43 WHIP over 75 innings which saw 77 hits over that span and his tendency for more baserunners than strikeouts; with 73 strikeouts against 30 walks Lynn shows decent strikeout capabilities but will need to tighten his game significantly against Atlanta’s powerful lineup; therefore his performance during this game will ultimately determine their defensive strength.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Though betting odds for this match-up have yet to be released, initial performance metrics and season records suggest that Atlanta could come into this matchup as slight favorites. Bettors should keep tabs as game day nears to stay informed as well as take note of recent form and head-to-head performance between both clubs.
Atlanta Braves Betting Trends
The Atlanta Braves have displayed mixed betting trends. In their road games they are 16-19 against the spread, yet recent outings have proven successful with 4-1 wins against spread in 5. Interestingly enough, in two out of these five matches totals went OVER in two cases, suggesting higher-scoring games might be more prevalent and bettors may wish to factor that into their calculations.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
The Cardinals, like their Braves counterparts, are 17-24 against the spread in road games and possess a positive trend with three wins over their last five contests and total scores going OVER in three of those five matches – similar to what can be observed with recent Braves performance trends.
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals 6/24/24 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and current form, it appears the Braves hold an edge in this matchup with Max Fried taking to the mound; his superior ERA/WHIP figures could make all the difference; but, given Cardinals’ strong fight and balanced play styles, this could still prove close.
Bettors looking to predict straight wins would do well to consider betting on the Braves; but also pay close attention to total runs as both teams tend to push games OVER total points. MLB top predictions also hint at potential value in individual performance-focused prop bets involving pitchers.
Free Pick and Prediction: Atlanta Braves 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3.