Braves vs. Cardinals (August 28): Can Arenado Keep Up His Dominance Against the Braves?

Two of the hotter teams in baseball will close out their weekend series on Sunday Night Baseball. The series is tied 1-1 after the Cardinals came away with a 6-5 walkoff win on Saturday.

The Braves has a 5-4 lead heading into the bottom of the 9th inning. The Cardinals were able to load the bases and single to tie the game. Tyler O’Neill drew a bases loaded walk, and St. Louis came away with the W.

Both teams are in prime playoff position, winning 7 of their last 10 games. The Cardinals lead the NL Central, while the Braves are just 3 games back of the New York Mets for the division lead.

With a series that has gone back-and-forth, the odds are tight. The Cards are slight favorites at home, as they send Adam Wainwright to the hill for his 26th start of the season.

Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals Matchup Information and Betting Odds

Matchup Information

• Matchup: Atlanta Braves (79-49, 37-25 away, 2nd in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (73-54, 41-22 home, 1st in the NL Central)
• Venue & Location: Busch Stadium (St. Louis, Missouri)
• Date: Sunday, August 28, 2022
• Game Time: 7:08 p.m. Eastern Time (6:08 p.m. local time)

Braves vs. Cardinals Pitching Matchup

• Atlanta Braves: Jake Odorizzi (2022: 16 starts, 5-5, 3.95 ERA)
• St. Louis Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (2022: 25 starts, 9-9, 3.11 ERA)

Braves vs. Cardinals Odds

Game odds are via BetOnline. This article may also mention odds from other legal online sports betting sites that we have reviewed and recommend.

Moneyline

• Atlanta Braves +120
• St. Louis Cardinals -142

Over/Under

• Over 8.5 (-120)
• Under 8.5 (-102)

Run Line

• Atlanta Braves +1.5 (-184)
• St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 (+152)

Nolan Arenado’s Hot Streak to Continue?

Nolan Arenado has had a great last few games. in the past 3 games he has hit 2 home runs and 3 RBIs. Last night, he had 4 hits, including 1 of those home runs. He also knocked in 2 runs.

It’s no shock that Arenado is finding his groove against Atlanta. In his career he is batting .323 against them. In only 49 games, he has 61 hits, including 15 doubles, 1 triple, and 10 home runs.

He is also getting on base via the walk, taking 13 free passes against the Braves. This has boosted his on base percentage to .370 against the defending champions.

Aside from the Braves, Arenado is having a blast in his last 10 games. He is 16-for-39 (.410), and he has knocked in 11 runs. He has only struck out 3 times and continues to put the ball in play.

The extra-base hits are something to watch as well. In his last 10 games he has 6 doubles and 2 home runs. His hits are giving the Cards momentum, and he continues to produce for one of the hottest teams since the All-Star break.

I would expect to see more of the same against the Braves tonight. Just this season, Arenado 9 hits in 5 games played. # of those games were multi-hit efforts. He will definitely be in play for a prop bet on the National Stage.

Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals Prediction and Picks

Rockies vs. Cardinals Prediction: Cardinals to win

Rockies vs. Cardinals Picks: Cardinals ML (-142 at BetOnline) and Nolan Arenado Over 1.5 total bases (-117 at Bovada Sportsbook)

Focus on Arenado, as he stole the show last night in a game that ended in walkoff fashion. His odds to get a single hit don’t offer much value, but total bases can be an alternative.

Expect him on base multiple times tonight, and make sure to bet earlier rather than later, because the trends point to him having another solid night.