You have to give credit to both Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday. Both of these individuals continue to get the job done on a daily basis, and they are able to do it year after year. Pujols currently is carrying a .318 batting average with 35 HR and 95 RBI. If the Cardinals make it into the Playoffs, they can thank Pujols directly for the effort that he has put forth this season, not only at the plate but in the field as well. Holliday has his average around the .300 mark, and while he doesn't have as many home runs or RBI as Pujols, the work that he puts in on a daily basis sets him apart from most other players in the game of baseball. All this aside, Atlanta just seems like the better when you factor in the home field advantage, so place your free wager on the Braves to get the victory.

The acquisition of Derrek Lee for the Braves should ultimately pay dividends both down the stretch of the regular season as well as during the postseason. While Lee currently has a batting average below .250, he still has 16 HR and 62 RBI. He also adds a great defensive presence at the first base position that complements an infield that is already loaded with talent like Martin Prado. Prado has absolutely dominated National League pitching this season with his .316 batting average. While this might not seem like career-altering numbers, it is for Prado who is use to averages in the mid .250s. The Braves have been directly influenced by Prado tremendous play, which is why they have themselves in a perfect position heading to the Playoffs. The Braves should be able to squeak out a free bet victory against the Cardinals on September 10th.

It is rare that you get a potential postseason matchup this late in the season with so much riding on the line, but that is the case when the Cardinals take on the Braves. Both pitching staffs have proven to be more than capable this season, which they will need to be if the teams figure on making a run at a World Series title. For Friday night's game, however, betsfreebets.com believes it will be the Atlanta Braves who come away winning your free wager.