1* Free Play - Cardinals vs. Braves
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 8:12 pmBraves/Cardinals U6.5 +111 1* FREE PLAY
I see tremendous value in this total. Not only are both teams struggling offensively, but both will face challenging pitching match ups. The Braves offense continues to rely on the long ball, but facing Adam Wainwright certainly won't help as he has allowed only 2 HR all year and has an ERA under 3 in 9 career starts vs. the Braves.
The Cardinals on the other hand will face Mike Minor which they've had success against prior to 2013, but their struggles vs. LHP since last year are well documented. They currently are 30th in OPS vs. LHP and in 2 starts last year Minor went 14 innings allowing only 10 hits and 1BB while giving up 2 ER. Both these teams feature some of the better arms out of their bullpen in the league and 8 of their last 9 meetings have gone under the total. The Cardinals are under the total 18-7-3 in their last 28 vs. LH starter and the Braves are under the total 35-15-1 in their last 51 match ups with the NL Central.