The Atlanta Braves (79-48) clash with the St. Louis Cardinals (72-54) Saturday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Braves lead 4-1
The Braves took advantage of some poor defense and a patchwork St. Louis bullpen to claim an 11-4 victory in Friday’s opener. Atlanta only led 2-1 after the 4th inning but scored 3 in the 6th and 3 apiece in the final 2 innings before St. Louis plated 3 in their last at-bat. Atlanta is red-hot at 8-2 over the last 10 and 15-5 over the last 20.
The Cards will try to answer the bell with LHP Jordan Montgomery, who has been nothing short of phenomenal since coming over from the Yankees at the trade deadline. St. Louis actually led 1-0 and were putting up good at-bats against stud Atlanta RHP Spencer Strider Friday before a throwing error on a surefire double play led to 2 runs. The doors just burst open after that.