St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/1

MLB game preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The game is set for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 7:15 PM. The Cardinals come into this game with a record of 44-38 and are ranked 3rd in the NL Central.

The Braves hold a record of 49-34 and sit at the top of the NL East. They have a home record of 24-15 this season. St. Louis will start Michael McGreevy, while Atlanta will have Reynaldo López on the mound.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been on a rollercoaster in their recent games. They secured a win against the Atlanta Braves with a score of 5-3. Matthew Liberatore led the team with 9 strikeouts in 5 innings. Nelson Velázquez and Nathan Church contributed home runs to the victory.

In another recent game, the Cardinals edged past the Miami Marlins, winning 2-1. Kyle Leahy pitched effectively, allowing just 1 run over 5 innings. Bryan Torres hit a crucial home run, driving in both runs for the Cardinals.

Despite some wins, the Cardinals have faced challenges. They lost 5-1 to the Marlins, with Andre Pallante giving up 5 earned runs. The team also struggled in a 4-0 loss to Miami, with their bats falling silent. Michael McGreevy, however, delivered a strong performance, allowing no earned runs over 6 innings.

Cardinals vs Braves Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Atlanta Braves
  • Venue: Truist Park in Atlanta, GA
  • Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline +114, Braves Moneyline -137

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have had a tough stretch recently. They lost their last three games, including a 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Martín Pérez, the starting pitcher for that game, allowed four earned runs over five innings.

Hitting has been a challenge for the Braves in these games. In the recent loss against the Cardinals, the team managed only six hits with no home runs. Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies have been key contributors, but the team will need more support to improve their performance.

Reynaldo López will start the next game for the Braves. He holds a 3-1 record with a 3.47 ERA this season. The team will look to him to help break their losing streak and secure a win against the Cardinals.

BTB Betting Pick

The Braves have a moneyline of -137, making them the favorites against the Cardinals. With a strong pitching record, including a 3.42 ERA and a .225 batting average against, they have a clear advantage. The projected score is Braves 5, Cardinals 4, suggesting a win for the Braves.

The total for the game is set at 9.0. The Cardinals have a team ERA of 4.24, which is higher than the Braves. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Cardinals ranked 8th in batting average. The projected total score is 9, so the recommendation is to go with the over at 9.0 (-104).