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St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves 4/21/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves in this MLB showdown. The Cardinals come into this game on a bit of a slump, having lost their last four games, while the Braves are riding high with a three-game winning streak.

Looking at the standings, the Cardinals currently sit in the 4th position with a record of 9 wins and 13 losses. Their home record stands at a solid 8-4, but it's their away record that raises some concerns at 1-9. On the other hand, the Braves are right behind the Cardinals at the 5th position with 8 wins and 13 losses. They have been dominant at home with a 6-2 record but have struggled on the road at 2-11.

In terms of offensive production, the Cardinals have been averaging 4.7 runs per game while allowing 4.6 runs against them. The Braves, on the other hand, have been scoring 3.6 runs per game while giving up 4.3 runs. The Cardinals have a slight edge in both scoring and defense, but the Braves have been on a hot streak lately.

Now, let's talk about the power ratings for these teams. The Cardinals have a power rating of -48.13 with a win percentage of 0.429 and a minuscule points differential of 0.01. Meanwhile, the Braves boast a power rating of 99.88, a win percentage of 0.350, and a slightly negative points differential of -0.04. The power ratings indicate that the Braves may have a slight advantage coming into this game.

When we look at the game odds, the sportsbooks have the Braves as the favorites with a point spread of -1.5. The odds for the Braves to cover the spread are at -135, while the odds for the Cardinals to cover are at +115. The moneyline odds have the Braves at -184 and the Cardinals at +152, indicating that the sportsbooks see the Braves as the more likely winners in this matchup. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs with both the over and under having equal odds at -110.

In conclusion, while the Cardinals have a better overall record and statistical performance, the Braves' recent form and power ratings suggest that they might have the upper hand in this game. It should be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams, but the Braves seem to have the edge based on the current trends and odds.

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the St. Louis Cardinals to beat the home team Atlanta Braves 5-4

Brett Diamond Free Pick Atlanta Braves (-184)