The Atlanta Braves have alternated wins and losses through their last 10 games and they are 16-5 in their last 21 games following a loss. With the Braves coming off a defeat to Milwaukee on Sunday, I think this looks like a good spot to back the Braves to snap back from a loss again.

Cards' left-hander Jon Lester (3-5, 5.02 ERA) will make his first start since coming over from Washington. He'll face a Braves team that is 4-1 in its last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter and 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in St. Louis.

Atlanta left-hander Max Fried (7-7, 4.32 ERA) has posted a 2.84 ERA through his last three starts. The Cardinals are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Free pick on Atlanta Braves.

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