The series finale between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves brings two teams at different points in their seasons together. The Braves took the opener with a score of 7-6 on Monday, while the Cardinals bounced back with a 10-4 win on Tuesday. The Cardinals, now at 10-14, are struggling with a 2-10 road record. In contrast, the Braves, at 9-14, have shown improvement with 7-3 at home thus far.
Game Details
- Date & Time: April 23, 2025, at 12:15 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta
- Current Odds: Atlanta -170, St. Louis +142 | Over/Under: 9 runs
Before placing your bets, consider insights from SportsLine’s predictive model that suggests a projected total of 8.9 runs, indicating an inclination toward betting the Under on the run total. The model has successfully generated several profitable picks in the early season, making it a valuable tool for savvy sports bettors.
Key Player Insights:
- Bryce Elder (0-1, 7.20 ERA) of the Braves is coming off a no-decision performance in his last outing, pitching against the Minnesota Twins.
- Marcell Ozuna is proving crucial for Atlanta’s lineup, maintaining a batting average of .317 with several key hits in recent games.
- For the Cardinals, Miles Mikolas (0-2, 7.64 ERA) aims to turn things around after recent struggles on the mound
In head-to-head matchups, the Cardinals have won 7 of the last 10 games against the Braves. Betting value will be key as these teams clash once again on the diamond.
