St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers are facing off against Sonny Gray and the Cardinals. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Dodgers are the money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -120 compared to the Cardinals at +102. This NL matchup is set for 2:15 PM ET from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and BSMW will be carrying the game on TV.
The Dodgers are 72-52 this season, while the Cardinals are above .500 at 61-62. This game will be played in St. Louis, and the Cardinals are the second favorite in the NL Central. Los Angeles is first in the NL West.
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Trends and Key Stats
- The Dodgers are 2-3 in their five most recent road games, including a 1-4 runline record.
- The Cardinals, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 1-4 (SU) and 1-4 record.
- Over their last ten games, the Dodgers have a 6-4 straight-up record when playing as the favorite, along with a 4-6 record vs. the runline.
- As the underdog, the Cardinals have gone 1-9 vs. the runline and 4-6 straight-up.
It was all St. Louis in the last game of this series, as the Cardinals took down the Dodgers by a score of 5-2. The Cardinals offense only had two more hits than the Dodgers and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +102 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Andre Pallante for the Cardinals and Bobby Miller for the Dodgers. Pallante went seven innings and gave up just two hits and two earned runs, picking up a win in the game. On the other side, Miller lasted just 4 2/3 innings and gave up four runs on eight hits.
St. Louis got a huge performance from Alec Burleson, who went 3/4 with a home run and two RBIs. Both Masyn Winn and Nolan Arenado each drove in two for the Cardinals’ offense.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles will be on the road for today’s game vs. the Cardinals, and they are currently 72-52 overall, putting them 1st in the NL West. The Dodgers lead the Padres by 2 games for the top spot in the division. So far, they have gone just 21-18 in divisional games. The Dodgers are currently tied with the Cardinals in their series, with the series finale coming up today.
As the favorite, the Dodgers have gone 68-42 this year, and they are 4-10 as the underdog. Los Angeles has been really good as the favorite on the road, going 31-20 this year. They have been tough at home, putting up a record of 38-22.
The Dodgers have been a difficult team to bet on this season, as they are just 59-65 against the run line. They have been a much better bet on the road, where they are 31-33 against the run line, compared to just 28-32 at home. They have been a favorite in most games, going 53-57 against the run line, compared to just 6-8 as an underdog. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game.
When the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is lower than their season average of 9.0 runs per game. The Dodgers have hit the over in 66 of their 123 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 6-12. Overall, 67.7% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs.
Clayton Kershaw is on the mound for the Dodgers today, as they take on the Cardinals on the road. Kershaw has started 3 games so far this season and has a 1-1 record. In his last outing, he went 5 2/3 innings and picked up the win, striking out 6 and allowing 3 hits.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 38 home runs are 2nd in the MLB and the best mark on the Dodgers. Overall, he is batting .291 with 87 RBIs. However, Ohtani has struggled of late, going just 6/43 in his last 10 games. Freddie Freeman has been hot for the Dodgers, batting .341 with one home run over the same stretch.
As a team, the Dodgers are 5th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 3rd in home runs and have the league’s 4th best on-base percentage, at .330.
St. Louis is currently 61-62 overall, and they are 10.0 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cardinals are 17-22 against other teams in the NL Central. So far, they are 32-28 at home compared to a 29-34 mark on the road.
The Cardinals have gone 19-17-4 in series this year, and they are 31-31 when favored. St. Louis has been the home underdog 18 times, going 11-7. They are also an even 30-31 when listed as the underdog.
So far, the Cardinals have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games overall.
The Cardinals have been a solid run line bet this season, going 60-63 overall. They are .500 on the run line at home at 30-30 and 30-33 on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games and as underdogs, they are 40-21 vs. the run line.
Today’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers features an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average for these two teams is 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 60-60. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-11-1. Overall, 61.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.
Sonny Gray gets the start for the Cardinals today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Reds. In that start, which came on August 12th, Gray took the loss, giving up six earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back further, Gray has made 22 starts and has a record of 11-7. His ERA for the season is 3.93, along with a WHIP of 1.08. Opposing batters have a batting average of .215 vs. Gray this season. One positive note is that Gray has 10 quality starts this year. Per nine innings, he is averaging 11.16 strikeouts, and his total of 162 ranks seventh in MLB.
St. Louis comes into today’s game with the 24th ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging just 4.1 runs per game. They have been even worse on the road, averaging only 3.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Cardinals are batting .246, which is 9th in the MLB, and have the 17th ranked slugging percentage in the league. One of the areas they have struggled in is getting on base, as their team on-base percentage is just 15th in the league.
Right fielder Alec Burleson has been the team’s top run producer this season, as he leads the team with 70 RBIs and is also 1st on the team with 21 homers. Burleson has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/35 in his last nine games with two homers. Nolan Arenado has also hit two homers in his last 10 games, while going 11/37 in that stretch.
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Cardinals game is to take the Cardinals on the money line, with a payout of +102. We have the Cardinals winning this one by a final score of 5-4.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we actually have Clayton Kershaw finishing with more strikeouts than Sonny Gray, but Gray has a better chance of picking up the win. Kershaw is projected to finish with five K’s, while Gray is at six.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Cardinals are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
St. Louis Cardinals Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | Out | Knee |
| Matt Carpenter | Out | Back |
| Steven Matz | Out | Back |
| Keynan Middleton | Out | Forearm |
| Drew Rom | Out | Biceps |
| Michael Siani | Out | Oblique |
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | Questionable | Finger |
| Chris Taylor | Out | Groin |
| Blake Treinen | Out | Hip |
| Tyler Glasnow | Out | Elbow |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Hamstring |
| Tommy Edman | Out | Wrist |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| River Ryan | Out | Elbow |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
