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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (61-62) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (72-52) to Busch Stadium Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 2:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-2

The Dodgers won the series-opening game 7-6 Friday, but lost 5-2 Saturday, closing as a favorite in both games.

Los Angeles has won 6 of its last 9 games and beat the Milwaukee Brewers in 2 of 4 on the road in the series prior. The Dodgers are 1-3 in their last 4 on the road and are 34-30 in away games this season. They are 59-65 against the spread (ATS).

The Cardinals, who are 2nd in the NL Central, are 32-28 at home. They snapped a 5-game losing streak with the win Saturday. St. Louis is 61-62 ATS.

Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Kershaw (1-2, 3.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 18 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-2 road win over the Milwaukee Brewers Monday
  • 2024 away stats: 1-1, 3.86 ERA (9 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 5.8 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 10-6, 3.00 ERA (135 IP, 45 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 21 starts

Gray (11-7, 3.93 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 in 130 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 6 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 6-1 road loss to the Cincinnati Reds Monday
  • 2024 home stats: 7-4, 5.43 ERA (59 2/3 IP, 36 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-3, 3.31 ERA (35 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 6 starts

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Dodgers at Cardinals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Cardinals +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+136) | Cardinals +1.5 (-164)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-122).

The Dodgers have won 6 of their last 9 games and have been among the best road teams in the majors this season. They have scored 4 or more runs in 9 of their last 10 games and will have a former ace on the mound. The Dodgers won Kershaw’s last road start 5-2 over the Brewers.

The Cardinals have lost 5 of their last 6 games, and lost 4 of those by at least 3 runs. They have struggled defensively and have lost in 3 of Gray’s last 4 starts as well. St. Louis has allowed at least 6 runs in 3 of its last 5 games.

Considering those trends, back DODGERS (-122).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Dodgers are too risky to take as a run-line favorite here, especially considering the value one can get on them winning straight up. Similarly, the Cardinals are too expensive as a run-line underdog.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-105).

The Cardinals have gone Over in 5 of their last 8 games and in 2 of their last 3. They have scored 5 runs or more in 2 straight games, yet have allowed at least 5 runs in 6 of their last 8.

The Dodgers are 65-57-2 O/U and have gone north of the projected total in 3 of their last 4 games. They are 6-3-1 O/U in their last 10. Considering those trends, back OVER 8 (-105).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (60-62) welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers (72-51) to Busch Stadium for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-1

The Cardinals lost to the Dodgers 7-6 in the series-opening game Friday, closing as a +118 underdog. They have now lost 5 in a row and have dropped to 3rd in the NL Central. St. Louis is 2-3 in its last 5 home games and is 31-28 straight up at home this season. It is 60-62 against the spread (ATS).

The Dodgers, who are 34-29 on the road, sit atop the NL West. They have won 6 of their last 8, scoring at least 4 runs in each of those performances. Los Angeles has had its last 3 games decided by 2 or fewer runs as well. It split 2 of a 4-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers before facing St. Louis. It is 59-64 ATS on the season.

Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Bobby Miller vs. RHP Andre Pallante

Miller (1-2, 8.07 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.83 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 29 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 9 ER, 10 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 10-1 road loss to the Philadelphia Phillies July 9
  • 2024 away stats: 0-2, 12.00 ERA (18 IP, 24 ER), 2.39 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Cardinals: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 0.50 WHIP, 16.5 K/9 in 1 start

Pallante (4-6, 4.21 ERA) makes his 13th start and 22nd appearance. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 72 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 8-3 road loss to the Kansas City Royals Saturday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-4, 5.30 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 21 ER), 1.51 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 10 appearances (6 starts)
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-0, 5.06 ERA (5 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.75 WHIP, 8.4 K/9 in 4 appearances (0 starts)

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Dodgers at Cardinals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -138 (bet $138 to win $100) | Cardinals +118 (bet $100 to win $118)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+114) | Cardinals +1.5 (-137)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Given Miller’s performances this season, the Dodgers are a moderate favorite and aren’t worth a play here. Neither are the Cardinals on the run-line given their spread value.

Look to the spread for value in this battle.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CARDINALS +1.5 (-137).

St. Louis has struggled as of late to win games, but it should have the far superior starting option on the mound. It has been among the best teams as an underdog as well with a 42-23 ATS record.

The Dodgers are one of the worst teams in the majors following a win at just 30-41 ATS. St. Louis has been at home than on the road and should bounce back Saturday. Take CARDINALS +1.5 (-137).

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

The Cardinals have gone Over in 2 straight games and in 5 of their last 7. They have given up at least 6 runs in 4 of their last 5. Against a starting option with an ERA north of 8, their offense should get a boost.

The Dodgers are 65-56-2 O/U on the season and have topped the projected total in 3 straight games, scoring at least 4 in each and allowing at least 5 in each. They are 6-2-1 O/U in their last 9.

Considering those trends, back OVER 9 (-110).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (71-51) and St. Louis Cardinals (60-61) play the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium Friday at 8:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Dodgers come to The Lou after splitting a 4-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. They lost the last 2 games, which snapped a 5-game winning streak. Their bullpen imploded for 3 runs in the 8th inning Thursday to drop that one 6-4. DH Shohei Ohtani was kept in check during those 2 games, going 1-for-9, after homering in the first 2 of the series.

The Cardinals have gone in the tank, losers of 4 straight, and they scored just 4 runs in 3 games at Great American Ball Park. Their bullpen has been leaky, their starters have been even worse, and the offense has been horrible with runners in scoring position. They’re now 4 games out of a Wild Card berth.

Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Justin Wrobleski vs. RHP Miles Mikolas

Wrobleski (0-1, 4.05 ERA) makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 20 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 7-6 setback July 27 at Houston Astros
  • Has never faced St. Louis
  • 2024 stats with Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City: 5-4, 3.57 ERA (88 1/3 IP, 35 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 89 K in 17 starts

Mikolas (8-9, 5.30 ERA) makes his 25th start of the season. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 132 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-5 victory Aug. 9 at Kansas City Royals
  • Last 5 regular-season starts vs. Dodgers: 1-3, 5.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 20 K in 28 2/3 IP

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Dodgers at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:07 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Cardinals +115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Cardinals +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers pushed back RHP Tyler Glasnow to Saturday, and Wrobleski is expected to receive the callup to start Friday. The Cardinals can’t hit lefties, and their .355 SLG% against them this season is an eyesore. The Dodgers are going to tee off on Mikolas, who gave them some bulletin board material in March when he called them a “checkbook team.”

Take the DODGERS -135.

Run line/Against the spread

I want a little more incentive than +125 to go on the RL here especially since the Cards’ bullpen is rested. You can go ahead and jump on MILES MIKOLAS OVER 2.5 EARNED RUNS (-155). As mentioned, he gave them some bulletin board material, and he has allowed 3+ ER in 4 of 5 starts and 4 of 5 starts against L.A.

Over/Under

It’s slated to be a humid, 89 degrees with a 5-mph gust blowing out to right-center. But with the way the Cards are swinging the bat, the Dodgers could have to put up 7 to cash an Over here.

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18) and St. Louis Cardinals (20-27) finish up a 4-game set at Busch Stadium Sunday. First pitch is at 2:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-2

The Dodgers nearly erased 3-0 and 6-3 deficits Saturday, but ultimately fell 6-5 as OF Mookie Betts was punched out on a questionable strike 3 to end the game. They scored 2 in the 9th and had runners on when a 3-2 pitch high and outside was called strike 3 on Betts. The Dodgers are 7-3 over the last 10 games.

The Cards won 16-8 Thursday before dropping the Friday game 5-0 and tried to give Saturday’s game away. 2B Nolan Gorman hit a 3-run homer in the bottom of the 8th to put them up 6-3, and closer Ryan Helsley gave up a run in the 9th before Giovanny Gallegos entered with runners on 2nd and 3rd and no one out in a 6-4 game and escaped with only 1 run scoring. The Cards are also 7-3 over the last 10 games.

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Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. RHP Jack Flaherty

Kershaw (6-3, 2.52 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 53 2/3 innings.

  • Last start May 16 vs. Minnesota Twins: 4 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 7 K
  • Last 5 GS vs. STL: 4-0, 1.80 ERA, 43 K in 35 IP

Flaherty (3-4, 5.24 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 46 1/3 innings.

  • Last start May 15 vs. Milwaukee Brewers: 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 10 K – his best start since 2019
  • Last GS against Dodgers April 28: 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K

Dodgers at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -150 (bet $150 to win $200) | Cardinals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+110) | Cardinals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

The Cardinals’ bullpen is in rough shape Sunday after Helsley and Gallegos threw 26 and 18 pitches Saturday. Kershaw has also been exercising some demons against the Cards after some haunting playoff moments against them early in his career. Flaherty was awesome his last time out, but he flirts with disaster allowing 29 walks in 46 1/3 innings this year.

The Dodgers take it, but I think we can do better on the RL than the -150 ML. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers have taken 4 of 6 against St. Louis, and Saturday was trending toward another victory late. They have the advantage on the hill and are in better shape in the pen. Look for them to fire out of the chute against a pitcher who loses the strike zone routinely. LA is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings, and I’m willing to go DODGERS -1.5 (+110).

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Over/Under

The wind is blowing in softly at 6 mph on a 75-degree day. The Over has cashed in Flaherty’s last 6 starts. This one can go either way, but 2 of the first 3 games of this series have gone Over.

LEAN OVER 8 (-120).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (28-17) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (19-26) on Friday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Dodgers were blown out 16-8 by the Cardinals Thursday in the series opener. Los Angeles is 7-3 in its last 10 contests and is 2.5 games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for 1st place in the NL West.

The Cardinals hit 7 home runs in Thursday’s victory. 3B Nolan Arenado remains one of the hottest hitters in baseball recently and has hit a home run in 6 of his last 7 games.

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Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. LHP Steven Matz

Gonsolin (1-1, 1.42 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 19 IP.

  • Outside of allowing 3 ER on May 1 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, he hasn’t given up an ER in his other 3 starts
  • Has registered 6-plus K’s in back-to-back starts

Matz (0-4, 5.62 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 41 2/3 IP.

  • Has surrendered 3-plus ER in 5 of his first 8 starts
  • Owns a 3-1 record with a 3.68 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 10.4 K/9 in 5 career starts against the Dodgers

Dodgers at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:53 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Cardinals +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

With the struggles that Matz has had on the mound this season, the DODGERS (-130) are the pick in Friday’s matchup. The Dodgers are 11-9 on the road this season compared to the Cardinals being 8-14 at home.

Los Angeles is also 5-0 in Gonsolin’s last 5 road starts against a team with a losing record and is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings with St. Louis overall.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+125) has solid value with Gonsolin performing well in recent starts since returning from an injury. While the Dodgers struggled against southpaws earlier this season, they have the 8th-best wRC+ (134) against left-handed pitchers in May (195 plate appearances).

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-120) is how I’d wager on the run total with the Dodgers performing better against lefties recently. The Dodgers are 5-1-1 to the Over in Gonsolin’s last 5 starts against teams from the NL Central and the Cardinals are 6-3 to the Over in their last 9 games overall.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (28-16) and St. Louis Cardinals (18-26) meet Thursday to kick off a 4-game series. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 7:45 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-0

Los Angeles won 7-3 Wednesday as a -130 home favorite vs. the Minnesota Twins. The Dodgers took the lead with a 7th-inning grand slam from OF James Outman. Los Angeles has won 7 of its last 8 games.

St. Louis won 3-0 Wednesday as a -114 home favorite vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. LHP Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 scoreless innings with 6 K’s to lead St. Louis to the 5th win in its last 6 games.

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Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Julio Urias vs. RHP Adam Wainwright

Urias (5-3, 3.61 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 52 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K, in a 4-2 home win Saturday vs. San Diego Padres
  • First career start vs. St. Louis

Wainwright (0-0, 7.20 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.70 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 through 10 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 2 K, in an 8-6 road win Friday vs. Boston Red Sox
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 7-6 with a 2.79 ERA (106 1/3 IP, 33 ER), 95 H, 6 HR, 35 BB and 80 K across 16 starts and 3 relief appearances

Dodgers at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Cardinals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+110) | Cardinals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-150).

The Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 meetings with the Cardinals and Los Angeles is 12-1 in Urias’ last 13 Thursday starts. Both teams are 8-2 in their last 10 games but the Dodgers swept the Cardinals in their earlier season series, proving they have no problem beating this St. Louis team.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN DODGERS -1.5 (+110).

Only 3 of the last 10 matchups between these clubs have finished with a 1-run margin as the Dodgers have dominated the Cardinals as of late. None of the Dodgers’ last 10 meetings overall finished with a 1-run margin and only 2 of St. Louis’ last 10 finished within a single run.

Figure out how much overall you want to wager on LA — I suggest no more than 1 1/2 units — and divvy it up between the moneyline and the run line plays with at least 1 full unit on the ML.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-105).

The Under is 6-0 in Los Angeles’ last 6 games vs. a pitcher with a WHIP greater than 1.30 and the Under is 6-4 in their last 10 overall. The Under is also 5-5 in the last 10 meetings between these clubs.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (57-30) play the finale of their 3-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals (48-43) Thursday. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The season series between the two teams is tied 1-1.

The Dodgers bounced back from a series-opening 7-6 loss Tuesday with a 7-6 victory Wednesday, coming back from a 6-0 deficit by scoring 7 runs in the final 3 innings. They have won 12 of their last 14 games.

The Cardinals blown lead Wednesday snapped a 3-game win streak. They are 5-9 in their last 14 games.

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Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Tyler Anderson vs. RHP Dakota Hudson

Anderson (9-1, 3.15 ERA) makes his 15th start and 17th appearance. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 91 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 3 ER on 5 H and 0 BB with 4 K across 7 IP but received no-decision in a 4-3 win vs. the Chicago Cubs Friday in his last outing.
  • Has a 4.07 ERA across 24 1/3 innings over his last 4 starts.

Hudson (6-5, 4.00 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 5.0 K/9 through 90 IP.

  • Threw 6 scoreless innings with 2 hits, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts in a no-decision in his last outing, a 1-0 Cardinals loss against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday.
  • Had a 7.82 ERA across 25 1/3 innings spanning the 5 starts prior to that turn.

Dodgers at Cardinals odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:53 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Cardinals +133 (bet $100 to win $133)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+102) | Cardinals +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cardinals 3

Money line

The pitching matchup tonight favors the Dodgers, even though Anderson has not been as effective recently as he was through the first 2 months of the season. Hudson’s great start in his last outing came after a not-so-great 5-start stretch.

The Dodgers are the much hotter team, having only lost twice in their last 14 games. They are 27-17 on the road this season. Only 2 teams in the majors have more road wins.

The Cardinals have won 3 of their last 4 games but only have 5 wins in their last 14 overall. They have lost Hudson’s last 2 starts and 3 of his last 4 turns.

Take the DODGERS (-165).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers’ 7-6 win Wednesday night was their second 1-run win in their last 5 games and third in their last 7, but they almost always win by multiple runs. Forty-three of their 50 wins this season have been by at least 2 runs.

The Cardinals have covered the spread in 3 straight games but are 5-8 ATS in their last 13 overall. They are 49-42 ATS this season and 24-22 ATS at home.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+102).

Over/Under

The first 2 games of the series had 13-run totals. The Dodgers’ last 3 games have all had 9 or more runs, but none of their previous 7 contests did.

The Cardinals had 7 straight games with fewer than 9 runs before this series.

Only 6 of Anderson’s starts have had 9 or more total runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The streaking Los Angeles Dodgers (56-29) open a 5-game road trip Tuesday with the first of 3 games against the St. Louis Cardinals (47-42). First pitch is 7:45 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

This is the first meeting between these teams this season.

The Dodgers have won their last 7 games and 11 of their last 12. After briefly dropping out of first place in the NL West in mid-June, they now have a 7.5-game lead.

The Cardinals gained a series split as they won the final 2 games of their last series against the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend. However, St. Louis has lost 8 of their last 12 games.

Dodgers at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Mitch White vs. LHP Matthew Liberatore

White (1-1, 3.38 ERA) makes his 8th start and 13th appearance. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 40 IP.

  • Pitched into the 6th inning in his last start for the first time all year with 5 2/3 IP, 1 R (0 ER), 1 H, 4 BB and 6 K to register a no-decision a 2-1 Dodgers win Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies.
  • The Dodgers are 4-3 in his starts, but he has not yet recorded a win as a starter this season.

Liberatore (2-1, 4.74 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.74 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 24 2/3 IP.

  • Has not allowed a single run in 3 of his 6 starts as he has alternated allowing 4 or more runs and allowing none.
  • Tossed 4 scoreless innings with just 3 hits Thursday at the Atlanta Braves in his last outing.
  • The Cardinals are 5-1 in his 6 starts.

Dodgers at Cardinals odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Dodgers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Cardinals +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Cardinals +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 3

Money line

The Dodgers are hot right now. They have won 7 straight games and 11 of their last 12. Only 4 teams have more than their 26 road victories. L.A. is 6-3 in its last 9 road games.

The Cardinals have been much better at home than on the road. They are 26-18 at Busch Stadium compared to their 21-24 road mark. St. Louis is 5-5 in its last 10 home games.

Take the DODGERS (-160).

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Run line/Against the spread

Only two teams are better against the spread than the Dodgers’ 50-35 ATS mark. Los Angeles has covered the run line in 9 of its last 12 games. When the Dodgers win, it is usually by more than 1 run — in fact 22 of their last 24 wins have come by multiple runs and they have only six 1-run wins this season.

The Cardinals are 47-42 ATS overall and 22-22 ATS at home.

Six of their last 8 losses have been by 2 or more runs.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under

The Dodgers’ 11-9 win on Sunday snapped a 7-game streak of games with fewer than 9 runs.

The Cardinals have not had a game hit a 9-run total in their last 7 contests.

However, the Dodgers can expect to score at least 4 in the first few innings of the game if Liberatore continues his trend of alternating good and bad starts.

The Cardinals have scored 4 and 6 runs in their last 2 games but went seven straight before that without scoring more than 3 runs.

It’s going to be close, but I LEAN OVER 8.5 (-130).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (88-51) face the St. Louis Cardinals (69-68) for the third game of their four-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Dodgers RHP Mitch White (1-2, 3.49 ERA) is projected to make his fourth start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 38 2/3 IP.

  • Has a 3.44 ERA over 18 1/3 IP across three starts and one relief appearance in his last four outings. The relief appearance was 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Is 0-2 with 7 ER on 11 H, 6 BB, 3 HR and 15 K over 11 IP as a starter. Has faced the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies on the road and the Colorado Rockies at home in his three starts.

Cardinals RHP Adam Wainwright (14-7, 2.91 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 176 IP.

  • National League Pitcher of the Month for August as he recorded a 5-1 record with a 1.43 ERA over 44 IP across six starts.
  • Is 7-5 with a 2.58 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 through 16 starts at home.

Dodgers at Cardinals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+130) | Cardinals +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Cardinals 4, Dodgers 3

Money line (ML)

White’s start makes for tricky analysis – he’s yet to see action beyond the fourth inning in any of his starts, but the team did trust him to handle 7 1/3 innings in relief just two appearances back. How long he stays in the game Wednesday is anyone’s guess.

His giving way early to the bullpen may be beneficial for the Cardinals. Although the Dodgers relief corps has a league-best 1.96 ERA over the last 30 days their SIERA and xFIP tell a story of an average group.

It’s hard to find a reason to bet against Wainwright here. The 40-year old is enjoying a resurgent season and did not allow more than 2 earned runs in any of his last six starts; he allowed 0 earned runs in three of them.

Wainwright is unlikely to blank the Dodgers but a small bet on the CARDINALS (+105) is my play.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Look to the Cardinals on the money line for value and PASS on the run line.

Los Angeles has taken four of five games from St. Louis with an average margin of victory of 6.3 runs in the season series. If things go poorly for the Cardinals Wednesday the run and a half may not be enough to salvage things and the price makes it too steep to consider.

Over/Under (O/U)

Wainwright has been on a very successful run since June and I’m behind that to continue. However, the Cardinals aren’t terrific against right-handed pitching and probably won’t light up White, either.

Both bullpens have pitched well over the last 30 days. The Dodgers are league leaders in ERA, despite perhaps being a little fortunate, and the Cardinals rank first in xFIP and fourth in SIERA over that span.

To top it off there is a pitcher-friendly crosswind and low humidity forecasted for Wednesday’s game in Missouri. Back the UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at St, Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (87-51) face the St. Louis Cardinals (69-67) Tuesday in the second game of their four-game series. First pitch is set for 7:45 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Dodgers will have a bullpen game with RHP Corey Knebel (3-0, 3.12 ERA) opening for the fourth time this season. He has allowed 6 ER on 13 H and 6 BB with 19 K through 17 1/3 IP spanning three starts and 16 relief appearances.

  • Pitched 2 scoreless innings in his last outing when he opened against the San Francisco Giants Friday.
  • Didn’t allow a run in 15 of his 19 appearances this season.

Cardinals LHP J.A. Happ (8-7, 6.20 ERA) makes his 26th start of the year and seventh with the Cardinals. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 127 2/3 IP.

  • Since being traded from the Minnesota Twins to the Cardinals, Happ is 3-1 and has allowed more than 2 earned runs just once.
  • That one time was his last start and it wasn’t a good one. He allowed 7 runs on 8 hits and 2 walks in only 1 inning against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday.

Dodgers at Cardinals odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Cardinals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Cardinals +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Dodgers 5, Cardinals 3

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers took the opener of the series and have won five of their last seven, nine of their last 13 and 22 of their last 28 games. They are 41-28 on the road.

The Cardinals lost four of their last five games and are 1-3 against the Dodgers on the season. They are 0-2 when Happ starts at home.

Take the DODGERS (-155).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Dodgers are 66-72 ATS overall and 34-35 ATS on the road. They covered the spread only twice in their last six games. Seventeen of their last 25 wins were by at least 2 runs, though. Their two wins when Knebel opens were both by at least 2 runs.

The Cardinals are 68-68 ATS overall but 29-37 ATS at home. Four of their last five losses were by more than 1 run.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+105).

Over/Under (O/U)

Only 42.6% of the games at Busch Stadium went Over the projected total.

Only one of the last 13 games for the Dodgers had a total of 9 or more runs. None of the three games Knebel opened had a total of more than 8 runs.

Four of the Cardinals’ last six games had a total of more than 8 runs.

Take UNDER 8.5 (+105).

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