Top MLB Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Saturday: Braves vs. Cardinals (8/27)
Here are our best odds and picks for today’s MLB action: Braves vs. Cardinals.
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Top MLB Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Braves vs. Cardinals
Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The Atlanta Braves have been red hot offensively in the last 30 days, especially against lefties. But tonight, things could cool off going up against Jordan Montgomery of the Cardinals.
Montgomery has pitched extremely well since being traded from the Yankees and has a 3.19 xFIP in the last 30 days. He’s also struck out 27.5% of batters faced while only walking 4.6% of batters.
Montgomery can earn a high rate of ground balls and will take on a Braves lineup that has hit 47% of ground balls in the last 30 days against lefties. That’s appealing if you’re backing Montgomery.
Meanwhile, Charlie Morton will take the hill for the Braves. He’s been just as good, holding a 2.56 xFIP in the last 30 days. Morton has been borderline unhittable lately, striking out 38.8% of batters faced in that time frame.
Nolan Arenado is currently away from the team with his wife having a baby. That makes things a bit worse for the Cardinals and their offense.
With two incredible pitchers on the mound, I’m siding with the under.
Bet: Uner 7.5 (-120 at DraftKings)
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