In this article, we will formulate a Braves vs Cardinals Prediction for this MLB matchup on Friday, July 10th in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
St. Louis Cardinals Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals have a 48-44 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL Central. They have a 24-25 home record and are coming off a 4-8 home loss against the Brewers. They will face the Dbacks and the Angels next.
The St. Louis Cardinals have a .244 batting average this season, .320 OBP and .393 Slugging percentage. St. Louis’s pitching staff has a 4.21 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Jordan Walker is the team’s best hitter with a .294 batting average. He also leads the team in RBI with 73, adding a team-high 22 home runs.
Kyle Leahy (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, and he has a 7-4 record, 3.86 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves Preview
The Atlanta Braves have a 54-38 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the NL East. They have a 27-20 away record and are coming off a 10-5 road win against the Pirates. They will face the Rangers and the Padres next.
The Atlanta Braves have a .249 batting average this season, .314 OBP and .414 Slugging percentage. Atlanta’s pitching staff has a 3.61 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Michael Harris II is the team’s best hitter with a .304 batting average. Matt Olson leads the team in RBI with 58, adding a team-high 25 home runs.
Chris Sale (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, and he has a 9-6 record, 2.27 ERA and 1.12 WHIP.
Atlanta Braves @ St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends: July 10, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Leahy Record this season: 7-4 ERA: 3.86
- Home Record: 3-3
- Last 5 against Braves: 0-0
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The Cardinals have won four of their last five games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Braves have lost four of their last five games as road favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Braves have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against the Cardinals following a win.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Braves following a loss.
- The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Cardinals have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Sale Record this season: 9-6 ERA: 2.27
- Road Record: 4-4
- Last 5 against Cardinals: 0-0
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
- The Braves have won each of their last 10 Friday games as favorites.
- The Cardinals have lost 13 of their last 14 Friday home games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have covered the run line each of their last eight Friday games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in each of their last three home games against NL East opponents.
- The Braves have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Braves have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games as favorites.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cardinals’ last eight home games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Braves’ last four games as favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of Chris Sale’s last six appearances as a starter.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Cardinals’ last 11 night games at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Alec Burleson has hit a home run in four of the Cardinals’ last seven games as underdogs against NL East opponents.
- Pedro Pages has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 Friday night appearances.
- Kyle Leahy has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances with the Cardinals as underdogs.
- Jordan Walker ranks T7th in the league in Hits (102) this season.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
- Mike Yastrzemski has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances at Busch Stadium.
- Chris Sale has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last 20 appearances with his team as a favorite against NL Central opponents.
- Austin Riley has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 road appearances against the Cardinals after playing the previous day.
- Chris Sale ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Earned Run Average (2.27) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cardinals rank 28th in the league for strikeouts this season (691).
- The Cardinals rank 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (709).
- The Braves rank 3rd in the league for hits allowed this season (701).
- The Braves rank 27th in the league for walks this season (277).
Braves vs Cardinals Prediction
Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings and the Braves have won two of their last three visits in Saint Louis.
In this Braves vs Cardinals Prediction, the Braves are coming as -165 road favorites. I like the Braves in this one with Chris Sale on the mound, who has been elite once again this season and will face a Cardinals team that has been struggling, with a 1-5 record in its last 6 games and has been weaker against left-handed pitching. The Braves have the 6th-best offense and the second-best bullpen in baseball, so I expect them to get the job done on the road in this one.