Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/12

MLB game preview

The Atlanta Braves take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular season game. The Braves hold a record of 54-40, sitting at the top of the NL East. They have hit a rough patch, losing their last two games. The Cardinals have a record of 50-44 and are in third place in the NL Central. They are coming off two wins and look to continue their success.

The game is set to take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. It will be an afternoon game on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2:15 PM. The weather is expected to be warm with a clear sky and a light breeze. The Braves will have JR Ritchie on the mound, while the Cardinals will start Dustin May. Both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, including a solid 10-5 win where they hit three home runs. However, they faced challenges against the St. Louis Cardinals, losing two close games by 3-1 and 2-1 scores.

At the plate, Matt Olson leads the Braves with a .268 batting average and 25 home runs. Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin also contribute with 14 and 15 home runs, respectively. The Braves have a team batting average of .247, ranking 9th in the league, while their on-base percentage stands at .312.

The Braves’ pitching staff holds a 3.61 ERA, placing them 5th in the league. JR Ritchie is set to start the next game with a season record of 1-2 and a 4.60 ERA. The Braves’ pitchers have been effective in striking out opponents, tallying 795 strikeouts so far this season.

Braves vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Braves Moneyline +114, Cardinals Moneyline -136

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown mixed results in their recent home games. They secured a 4-1 victory against the Atlanta Braves on July 11th. Matthew Liberatore delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings with no earned runs allowed.

In the game prior, the Cardinals edged out a 2-1 win over the Braves. The offense was supported by Jimmy Crooks, who hit a home run. Kyle Leahy also contributed with three innings of scoreless pitching.

Despite their efforts, the Cardinals faced a setback with an 8-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on July 9th. Andre Pallante struggled, giving up six earned runs in five innings. Jordan Walker tried to spark the offense with a home run and three RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cardinals are favored with a moneyline of -136, while the Braves have a moneyline of +114. The Cardinals have a better team ERA and batting average against, which could give them an edge. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Cardinals to win the game with a projected score of Cardinals 5, Braves 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -103 and the under at -119. The Cardinals have a higher ERA compared to the Braves, which suggests more runs could be scored. Considering these stats, the recommendation is to take the over with a projected total of 9 runs.