MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals (July 2, 2026)
The St. Louis Cardinals (44-39) face the Atlanta Braves (50-34) at Truist Park on Thursday at 7:15pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Dustin May is the probable pitcher for the Cardinals, while Hurston Waldrep is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -115, while the Cardinals are at -105. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Cardinals (+151) have a 47-36 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (-184) hold a record of 48-36.
- The Cardinals have a 35-45-3 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total runs line, 45 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 38-38-8 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cardinals are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 4.7 (9th).
- In the field, the Cardinals are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (3rd).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Cardinals are at .244 (ranking 14th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .246 (11th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 104 (12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cardinals have managed 91 (21st).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cardinals have recorded 356 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 387 RBIs to rank T10th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.40 this season (3rd in the Majors), while The Cardinals have an ERA of 4.24 (18th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Cardinals have recorded 623 this season, ranking 28th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank T15th for total strikeouts, recording 723.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .224 against the Braves this season (3rd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cardinals' opponents are at .254 (23rd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 15-15-53 | 5-8-31 | 10-7-22 | 6-6-13 | 9-9-40 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Braves | 21-20-43 | 12-6-22 | 9-14-21 | 18-17-28 | 3-3-15 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 35-23-25 | 18-11-15 | 17-12-10 | 13-6-6 | 22-17-19 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Braves | 34-30-20 | 18-12-10 | 16-18-10 | 29-19-15 | 5-11-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 45-38 in Cardinals games this season. The Braves have a 39-45 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 5-1 victory over the Cardinals at Truist Park yesterday. Ozzie Albies was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs.
