The anticipated matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves is set for July 21, 2024, at Truist Park, starting at 1:35 PM under likely conditions of light rain. Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the Cardinals, carrying an ERA of 5.128, while Spencer Schwellenbach will pitch for the Braves with an ERA of 4.433. Currently, in the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Cardinals sit in 5th place with a 51-47 record, closely competing within their division with a score of 15-14. They are coming off a win, holding a streak of W1, and showing a balanced performance both at home and away. The team has scored 409 runs while conceding 444. The Braves, on the other hand, rank 4th in the NL East with a record of 54-43. With a 14-12 division record, their home performance has been notably stronger, boasting a 30-18 record. They have a total offensive score of 415 runs against 353 allowed. For bettors, reviewing the game’s odds can provide insight into the expected dynamics. The point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Braves, with an over-under mark of 8.5 suggesting expectations for moderate scoring. Atlanta enters as the favorite with a money line of -149, whereas the Cardinals are positioned as underdogs with a line of +126.