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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Atlanta Braves vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Sunday.
The St. Louis Cardinals will square off with the Atlanta Braves, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Busch Stadium on Sunday, starting at 2:15 PM ET.
The Cardinals will have Dustin May (5-6, 4.55 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Danny Young (0-1, 2.70 ERA) for the Braves.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Cardinals a slight edge with a 52.6% win probability over the Braves.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's Braves vs. Cardinals matchup, including best bets and picks.
Braves vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB game between the Braves and Cardinals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cardinals a 52.6% chance of defeating the Braves.
According to our model, the Braves (+1.5) have a 63.8% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 58.2% chance of going over,.
Braves vs. Cardinals odds [7/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Braves | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-167) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -127 |
| Total | o7.5 (-104) | u7.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Braves vs. Cardinals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Braves +1.5 | polymarket-167 |
| Moneyline | Braves | novig+125 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | novig-104 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Braves vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Braves at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 2:15 PM ET.
- Who: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Time: 2:15 PM ET/11:15AM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Cardinals, with a 52.6% win probability, will likely beat the Braves in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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