St. Louis Cardinals @ Atlanta Braves - July 19, 2024

Let me tell you something, folks. Tonight’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals is shaping up to be an absolute barnburner. Both teams are coming into this game with a lot on the line, and I have a feeling we’re in for a wild ride.

Now, when it comes to pitching, the Braves have the edge here. Their starter has been lights out this season with a 3.5 ERA and an impressive strikeout rate of 8.8 per game. On the other side, the Cardinals’ pitcher Sonny Gray has been solid with a 9-6 record but has a slightly higher ERA of 4.1.

When it comes to hitting, these teams are pretty evenly matched. The Braves average 4.3 runs and 8.2 hits per game, with a batting average of 0.238 and an on-base plus slugging percentage of 69.8%. The Cardinals aren’t far behind, averaging 4.1 runs and 8.3 hits per game, with a batting average of 0.24 and an OPS of 68.1%.

So what’s my prediction for tonight? Well, I’ve got to go with the Braves on this one. They have the hotter pitcher on the mound and their bats have been just a bit more potent than the Cardinals’. I think they’ll come out on top in a close game that goes under the expected total.

But hey, in baseball, anything can happen. That’s why I always stick to my betting system and never count any team out until that final out is recorded. So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, folks, because we’re in for one heck of a ballgame tonight!