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In the second game of a three-game set at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals (2-2) take on the Atlanta Braves (3-1), Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET. On the mound for the Cardinals will be Steven Matz, matched up against the Braves’ Dylan Dodd.
The Cardinals are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-136) at home over the Braves (+115). The game has an over/under of 9 runs.
Cardinals vs. Braves Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-136)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Braves
- Game Day: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
- Game Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lars Nootbaar | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Adam Wainwright | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Wright | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Raisel Iglesias | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kolby Allard | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Huascar Ynoa | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Tyler Matzek | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Max Fried | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Braves
Yesterday, the Braves picked up an 8-4 win over the Cardinals, with Charlie Morton (5.1 IP, 3 R, 9 H, 1 K) earning the win for the Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Jake Woodford (4.1 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 3 K) was handed the loss for the Cardinals.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats (2022)
Last season, the Cardinals won 65 out of the 98 games, or 66.3%, in which they were favored. Last season St. Louis won 50 of its 75 games, or 66.7%, when favored by at least -136 on the moneyline. The Cardinals have a 57.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. St. Louis and its opponents hit the over in 77 of 164 games with a total last season. The Cardinals were 86-78-0 ATS in their 164 games with a spread last season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 151 | .317 (3) | .405 (5) | .578 (3) | 5.4% (10) | 21.7% (80) | 12.3% (17) |
| Nolan Arenado | 149 | .293 (18) | .361 (26) | .533 (4) | 4.8% (22) | 11.6% (7) | 8.9% (66) |
| Tommy Edman | 153 | .265 (52) | .326 (67) | .400 (92) | 2.1% (108) | 17.6% (49) | 7.6% (86) |
| Willson Contreras | 113 | .243 (-) | .349 (-) | .466 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 21.1% (-) | 9.2% (-) |
| Brendan Donovan | 126 | .281 (-) | .395 (-) | .379 (-) | 1.1% (-) | 15.0% (-) | 13.1% (-) |
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats (2022)
The Braves were victorious in 12, or 35.3%, of the 34 contests they were chosen as underdogs in last season. Last year, Atlanta won two of 10 games when listed as at least +115 on the moneyline. The Braves have an implied victory probability of 46.5% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Atlanta and its opponents hit the over in 84 of its 166 games with a total last season. The Braves went 82-84-0 against the spread in their 166 games that had a posted line last season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 159 | .273 (38) | .350 (35) | .528 (8) | 5.5% (8) | 24.2% (98) | 8.4% (74) |
| Matt Olson | 162 | .240 (94) | .330 (61) | .477 (24) | 4.9% (19) | 24.3% (102) | 11.6% (22) |
| Sean Murphy | 148 | .250 (75) | .334 (53) | .426 (66) | 2.9% (75) | 20.3% (71) | 9.5% (57) |
| Michael Harris | 115 | .297 (-) | .339 (-) | .514 (-) | 4.3% (-) | 24.3% (-) | 4.8% (-) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 121 | .266 (48) | .356 (31) | .413 (77) | 2.8% (79) | 23.7% (93) | 10.7% (32) |
Cardinals vs. Braves Picks and Predictions
Our pick for this matchup is the Braves to win (+115 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (9 runs).