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St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The St. Louis Cardinals (12-14) and New York Mets (13-12) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: St. Louis leads 1-0

St. Louis picked up a 4-2 win over New York in Friday’s opener, covering as a +112 road favorite. The Cardinals jumped out to a 4-0 lead by the middle of the 3rd and were able to hold on as the Mets only scored 1 run apiece in the 5th and 6th innings. It was the Redbirds’ 2nd win in a row and their 3rd in the last 4 games — they had lost 4 in a row before this current 3-1 run.

The Mets have lost 4 of their last 5 — they won Wednesday’s series finale at San Francisco. RHP Jose Butto took the loss Friday as he yielded 4 runs on 4 hits and 3 walks with 4 strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.

Cardinals at Mets projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Gray (2-1, 1.04 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 0.5 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 through 17 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 2-0 home loss vs. Milwaukee Brewers Sunday
Career vs. Mets: 3-0, 2.60 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 13 H, 6 BB, 18 K in 3 starts

Houser (0-2, 7.45 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.76 WHIP, 6.5 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 through 19 1/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 8 ER, 7 H, 4 BB, 3 K in 10-0 setback at Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday
Career vs. St. Louis: 5-6, 3.07 ERA (70 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 64 H, 30 BB, 47 K across 13 starts and 3 relief appearances

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Cardinals at Mets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mets +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+135) | Mets +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cardinals at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 3, Mets 1

Moneyline

LEAN CARDINALS (-135).

St. Louis is 3-1 in its last 4 games overall and is 3-1 in its last 4 home games. The Cardinals have also won back-to-back games vs. New York, being 3-0 in the last 3 meetings with the Mets in New York.

This is only a lean because the Mets are 6-4 in their last 10 games and because they hold the narrow 6-4 lead in their last 10 meetings with St. Louis.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

These are very similar teams with very similar ATS records this season so far. The Cardinals are 15-11 ATS, while the Mets are 13-12, so this would be a bet with a fair amount of risk either way. PASS on a run line wager as both the moneyline and total are safer bets.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Cardinals and is 7-3 in their last 10 games overall. For New York, the Under is 3-1 in its last 4 games and is 2-1 in its last 3 home games. The Under has also hit in back-to-back St. Louis-New York matchups and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (11-13) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (10-13) Tuesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Cards walked it off Monday night as 2B Nolan Gorman hit a 2-run shot to win it 5-3. We cashed 2 of 3 bets here as RHP Lance Lynn fell short of the 16.5-out threshold with 5 innings. He allowed 3 runs over 7 hits and 3 walks while fanning 7 in an uneconomical 5 innings. Arizona led 3-0 after 5 innings as 3B Eugenio Suarez went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs. D-Backs RHP Brandon Pfaadt actually had a perfect game going until the 6th.

The Cards struck for 2 in the 6th, and 1B Paul Goldschmidt ended a 20-game drought with a homer in the 7th to tie it. Gorman entered the game as a defensive substitution in the 8th, and he took the first pitch he saw 425 feet into the right field stands to end an 0-for-19 slump in the 9th. The Cards’ pen threw 4 shutout innings in the W.

Diamondbacks at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Tommy Henry vs. LHP Steven Matz

Henry (0-1, 6.87 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.80 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 over 18 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K last Tuesday against Chicago Cubs
1 career start vs. Cards: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K Aug. 19, 2022

Matz (1-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 4 K Wednesday against Oakland A’s
Last 5 starts vs. Arizona: 2-1, 2.15 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 23 K in 29 1/3 IP

Diamondbacks 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 1:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-185) | Cardinals -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Diamondbacks at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

Henry has been the tale of 2 tapes thus far. In 2 home starts, he has yet to go 5 IP and allowed 5 ER. In 2 road starts, in Colorado and Atlanta mind you, he went 5 and allowed 2 ER in each. The Cards are 3-1 against left-handers this season, but Henry is the kind of lefty that predominately gives St. Louis trouble. Matz has given up 9 runs (6 earned) in his last 2 starts, and Arizona gets to him.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS +115.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m foregoing the spread here and zoning in on Henry. We mentioned his drastic home/road splits, albeit in a small sample size. He has a 9.9 K/9 in 2 road starts as opposed to 7.6 at home. He struck out 7 Cards over 5 1/3 IP in his only start against them.

Take TOMMY HENRY OVER 4.5 STRIKEOUTS (+110).

Upon logging into BetMGM, there was a 33% MLB Odds Boost, which makes this a beefy +146.

Over/Under

The Under 8.5 prevailed Monday. The Over is now 3-6-1 for Arizona in its last 10, and St. Louis is 3-7. It’s slated to be 60 degrees with a light 6-mph gust swirling out to right-center.

We said this was dicey Monday, and it’s dicey again Tuesday. But take the value and LEAN UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (11-12) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (9-13) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: D-backs lead 2-1

The Diamondbacks, who are coming off a 4-game split at San Francisco, are feast or famine. They are 5-5 in their last 10, and one stretch saw them lose 5-0 and follow that up with a 17-1 win. Arizona took 2 of 3 at home against St. Louis 2 weekends ago. The D-backs are tied for 3rd with 5.7 runs per game and 4th with a .334 OBP.

The Cards were swept at home by the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. They were outscored 16-6 as the Cards repeatedly left the bases loaded and failed to drive in runners in scoring position with less than 2 outs — Five of those 6 runs were scored in the Saturday game. 1B Paul Goldschmidt was dropped from 2nd to 5th in the order Sunday as he’s hitting .179 with 1 homer and 8 RBIs.

Diamondbacks at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Brandon Pfaadt vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Pfaadt (1-1, 5.32 ERA) makes his 5th start of 2024. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 over 23 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 5-3 home defeat vs. Chicago Cubs Wednesday
April 12 vs. Cards: No-decision, 6 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 9-6 home loss

Lynn (1-0, 2.18 ERA) also makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 3-2 victory at Oakland Athletics Tuesday
Last 5 regular-season starts vs. D-backs: 3-1, 3.30 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 33 K in 30 IP

Diamondbacks 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 3:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Cardinals -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150) | Cardinals +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Diamondbacks at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

Lynn’s biggest issue has been giving up the long ball, and he has given up 4 of them this year. Three came in one start, though. Busch Stadium has played like a pitcher’s paradise thus far, and the Cards got to Pfaadt for 6 runs 10 days ago.

Take the CARDINALS (-110) to snap their 4-game losing streak.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m foregoing the spread here and honing in on Lynn. He has gone exactly 6 IP in his last 5 starts against Arizona. He went 7 IP in his last start, and he admitted his game plan was to allow hitters to swing early in counts and get themselves out. He was fine with just 1 K. The Diamondbacks are the 2nd-toughest team to whiff, and I could see a similar gameplan.

Take LANCE LYNN OVER 16.5 OUTS (-120).

Over/Under

This one is dicey, but I’m siding with the Under. These teams hit 2 Unders in Arizona, more of a hitters’ park. Arizona is 4-5-1 O/U in their last 10, and St. Louis is 3-7.

Take the UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Phillies (4-5) and St. Louis Cardinals (5-5) open a 3-game series Monday. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Phillies vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Philadelphia won 5-1 last season

Philadelphia lost 3-2 to the Washington Nationals Sunday, failing to cover as a -149 road favorite. The Phillies won the series 2-1.

St. Louis was routed 10-3 by the Miami Marlins Sunday while failing to cover as a -137 home favorite. The Cards won the series 2-1. The Cardinals allowed a whopping 7 runs in the 1st 2 innings, digging themselves into a 7-0 hole that proved to be insurmountable.

Phillies at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Spencer Turnbull vs. RHP Miles Mikolas

Turnbull (1-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 0.60 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9 and 12.6 K/9 in 5 IP.

2023 road splits: 1-1, 8.44 ERA (16 IP, 15 ER), 24 H, 8 BB, 17 K in 4 starts
Career vs. St. Louis: 0-0, 9.64 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 7 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 1 start

Mikolas (1-1, 6.10 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 10 1/3 IP.

2023 home splits: 3-7, 5.55 ERA (99 IP, 61 ER), 113 H, 18 BB, 78 K across 18 starts
Career vs. Philadelphia: 2-3, 4.54 ERA (37 2/3 IP, 19 ER), 39 H, 5 BB, 19 K in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance

Phillies at Cardinals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Phillies +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Cardinals -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+162) | Cardinals +1.5 (-196)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Phillies at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 3, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

LEAN PHILLIES (+100).

Philadelphia has won 7 of its last 10 matchups vs. the Cardinals overall and is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in St. Louis.

I expect St. Louis to have more trouble finding success at bat against Turnbull than Philly will against Mikolas.

This is a risky bet as neither team has looked great to start the season and both are coming off of a loss.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

These teams look to be very evenly matched, so I like the Cardinals to keep this game close and cover as +1.5 (-196) underdogs, but they are not worth the risk of betting on with this heavy of a line. Bet on the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

The Under has hit in each of Philly’s last 4 games, including 3 straight on the road. For St. Louis, the Under is 3-2 in its last 5 games. The Under has also hit in 6 of the last 10 Philadelphia-St. Louis matchups overall and is 4-3 in the last 7 meetings in St. Louis.

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Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Marlins (0-7) open a 3-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (3-4) Thursday. First pitch at Busch Stadium is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Cardinals and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Cardinals won 4-3 last season

The Marlins lost in embarrassing fashion Wednesday, a 10-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels in Miami. Entering Thursday, only Miami and the New York Mets — who have played 3 fewer games — remain winless. The Over is 6-1 in Marlins games this season.

The Cardinals battled back in their quest to sweep the San Diego Padres Wednesday but lost 3-2, falling as (+142) road underdogs. LHP Zack Thompson walked 4, allowed 3 stolen bases and served up a HR in the loss.

Marlins at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Ryan Weathers vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Weathers (0-1, 6.75 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 3 ER on 7 H and 2 BB with 5 K in 4 IP in his debut vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday.

The 24-year-old was having a strong spring (2 ER in 13 2/3 IP) until his last spring training start against St. Louis March 15; he allowed 4 ER on 7 H in 4 1/3 IP
2023 road splits: 1-5, 5.82 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 28 ER — 8 HR), 25 BB, 33 K in 8 starts.

Lynn (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 4 H and 1 BB with 5 K in 4 scoreless innnings in his debut at the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday.

The 36-year-old is back with St. Louis; he won a World Series with it in his 2011 rookie season
Is 4-3 in 10 career games vs. Miami with a 5.48 ERA through 46 IP; his highest ERA vs. any opponent

Marlins 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 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marlins +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Cardinals -154 (bet $154 to win $100)
Run line (RL): Marlins +1.5 (-156) | Cardinals -1.5 (+130)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Marlins at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 5, Marlins 2

Moneyline

INCLUDE IN A ML PARLAY.

This is a lot of juice to lay on its own, but I certainly understand fading a Marlins team that isn’t playing well behind its pitching, according to manager Skip Schumaker. If you like the MINNESOTA TWINS (-152) at home with Pablo Lopez on the mound vs. the Cleveland Guardians, pairing CARDINALS (-154) with Twins ML pays out +173.

Run line

BET CARDINALS -1.5 (+130).

Lynn was solid out the gate vs. a tough L.A. lineup, stranding 3 in the 1st inning with 3 straight strikeouts. His 1st start wrapped up early after a 40-minute weather delay, and he finished with scoreless innings and 5 K’s.

With no weather issues to contend with Thursday, expect Lynn to shut down Marlins bats before turning it over to a solid (so far) Cardinals bullpen.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-104).

The Marlins bullpen has coughed up a league-high 6 HRs thus far, but they could catch some breaks at Busch Stadium, as it ranks as a top-10 HR-depressing ballpark. Plus, Miami’s offense has only hit 4 HRs thus far, tied for the fewest in the National League.

The 2024 Marlins lineup lacks punch without Jorge Soler in the heart of the order, and CF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (.130 AVG), 2B Luis Arraez (.185 AVG), OF Avisail Garcia (.167 AVG) and SS Tim Anderson (10 strikeouts in 26 at-bats) are off to rough starts.

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

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (1-2) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (3-2) in the finale of a 4-game set on Sunday Night Baseball at Dodger Stadium at 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-1

The Birds got their 1st win of the season Saturday night, but it took a series of strange circumstances to get it. The 1st rain delay at Dodger Stadium since 2017 took place as a torrential downpour paused things for 35 minutes. The Cards scored 5 in the 7th after a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a catcher’s interference loaded the bases. A sac fly and single plated 2 runs before a balk allowed the go-ahead run in. They’d score 2 more in the frame before closer Ryan Helsley blew it in the 9th by allowing 2 runs. The Cards would win it in the 10th with an RBI groundout.

As you can tell, the loss was rather fluky for the Dodgers, who look to win the series on national TV Sunday night. SS Mookie Betts is on another planet right now after going 3 for 4 with his 4th homer of the young season Saturday. He’s hitting .611 with 4 homers and 10 RBIs. This team is leaps and bounds better than its counterparts right now.

Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Steven Matz vs. RHP Gavin Stone

Matz went 4-7 with a 3.86 ERA in 17 starts and 8 relief appearances last year. He had a 1.33 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 105 innings.

2023 as starter: 4-6, 4.04 ERA (89 IP), 1.37 WHIP, 83 K in 17 starts
2023 road stats: 2-3, 4.56 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.36 WHIP in 9 starts and 3 relief appearances
2023 vs. Dodgers: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 1 start, a 5-0 home loss May 19

Stone went 1-1 over 4 starts and 4 relief appearances last year. He had a 9.00 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 31 innings.

2024 spring training: 3.21 ERA (14 IP), 0.79 WHIP, 13 K
2023 home stats: 0-1, 8.62 ERA (15 2/3 IP), 1.98 WHIP, 11 K in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances
Never faced St. Louis before

Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Dodgers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

If you follow the Cardinals to even a moderate degree, you probably know they often struggle against a pitcher they haven’t faced before. Stone has 6 different pitches, and his sinker sits around 94 mph. Look out for OF Teoscar Hernandez in this one as he teed off for 2 home runs off LHP Zack Thompson Friday night. With another lefty in Sunday, he’s licking his chops.

It’s chalky, but take TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ OVER 0.5 TOTAL BASES (-175), and look to the RL.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, and 5 of those were by multiple runs — including the 2 in this series. You’re going to be hard-pressed to find many Dodgers run lines at plus-money this year, and this one is such because of the rather unknown on the bump.

Take advantage with DODGERS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

The Over has cashed in the last 2, and while I’d rather take it at 8.5, I like it again Sunday night. The Dodgers have scored at least 5 runs in each game this season, and if they can get 6 or 7, it should be an easy win.

LEAN OVER 9 (-105).

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

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (0-2) and Los Angeles Dodgers (3-1) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game set Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

The Cardinals have struggled to plate runs, posting just 4 runs on offense, while the pitching has conceded 13 runs. St. Louis definitely hasn’t gotten off on the right foot.

The Dodgers have posted 3 victories in 4 games, scoring at least 5 runs in each outing, including 6.5 runs per game in 2 home dates at Chavez Ravine so far this season. The Over and Under has alternated in each of the 4 outings.

Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Lance Lynn vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Lynn (13-11, 5.73 ERA) made 32 starts in 2023 with the Dodgers. He posted a 1.39 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 183 2/3 innings.

2023 road splits: 7-6, 6.07 ERA (92 IP, 62 ER — 26 HR), 39 BB, 94 K in 16 starts
2023 night game splits: 10-7, 5.40 ERA (133 1/3 IP, 80 ER — 31 HR), 47 BB, 127 K in 23 starts

Yamamoto (0-1, 45.00 ERA) made his major league debut March 21

Allowed 5 ER, 4 H, 1 BB with 2 K in just 1 IP vs. Padres in South Korea
Yamamoto relies on 4 pitches: Four-Seamer (32.6%), Cutter (25.6%), Curveball (23.3%) and Split-Finger (18.6%)

Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM 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): Cardinals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 7, Dodgers 6

Moneyline

The CARDINALS (+185) are a solid value for the chance to nearly double up against the rookie Yamamoto. He was crushed by the Padres in his debut in Seoul, and he was mostly a disaster in spring training. Until Yamamoto starts to settle in and show he can pitch effectively in the majors, keep fading the Dodgers when he is on the bump.

Run line/Against the spread

The CARDINALS +1.5 (-110) aren’t a bad play if you’d like a little bit of insurance, and you can’t play St. Louis straight up on the moneyline. The Cards have had difficulty scoring runs to date, but they should be able to rack up some offense against the shaky Yamamoto.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-105) is the way to go.

Lynn was an absolute disaster last season, as the veteran had tremendous difficulty keeping the ball in the park when he was with the Dodgers. Time will tell if he can get his form back, and limit the home runs.

Yamamoto didn’t last long in his debut, recording just 3 total outs while coughing up 5 runs. With 2 shaky pitchers on the hill, we should see plenty of scoring.

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

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (0-1) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1) for the 2nd game of a 4-game set Friday at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The Cardinals dropped their season opener 7-1 Thursday. RHP Miles Mikolas allowed 5 runs on 7 hits and allowed 2 homers in 4 1/3 IP Thursday. The Cards’ offense mustered just 3 hits. Fortunately for 1B Paul Goldschmidt, he shook off an abysmal spring, collecting all 3 of those hits — including a home run. OF Victor Scott II reached on an error and became the 1st Cardinal to steal a bag in his Major League debut in more than 100 years.

The Dodgers were led by 1B Freddie Freeman, who went 2-for-3 Thursday with a homer and 3 RBIs. SS Mookie Betts also homered, walked twice and scored 3 runs. Betts is now 7-for-11 (.636) with 2 homers and 8 RBIs in 3 games this season. The bullpen is in great shape after RHP Tyler Glasnow went 6 innings, allowing a run, and LHP Ryan Yarbrough pitched 3 scoreless frames for the save.

Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Zack Thompson vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Thompson (5-7, 4.48 ERA) made 9 starts and 16 relief appearances in 2023. He had a 1.42 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 66 1/3 innings.

2023 as starter: 3-4, 4.57 ERA (45 1/3 IP), 1.32 WHIP, 46 K in 9 starts
2023 road stats: 2-3, 5.88 ERA (26 IP, 17 ER) in 3 starts and 9 relief appearances
2023 vs. Dodgers: Loss, 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 1 relief appearance, a 6-3 road loss April 30
Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 4.50 ERA (4 IP, 2 ER) in 3 relief appearances

Miller (11-4, 3.76 ERA) made 22 starts in 2023. He had a 1.10 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 124 1/3 innings.

2024 spring training: 2.77 ERA (13 IP), 1.31 WHIP, 9 K
2023 home stats: 5-3, 4.55 ERA (57 1/3 IP, 29 ER) in 10 starts
Never faced St. Louis before

Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 6, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

The Cards find a way to take one in this series, and it will be this one. Thompson looked really good in spring with a 2.25 ERA and 12 K’s in 12 IP. The Dodgers hit just .246 with a .787 OPS against lefties last season vs. .262 with a .798 OPS against righties. Thompson will miss enough bats, and the Cards’ bats will awaken just enough.

Take the CARDINALS +185.

Run line/Against the spread

I like the odds for STL here as well. If their bullpen happens to blow it or they can’t quite make it over the hump, there’s an even-money cookie at the end.

Take the CARDINALS +1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

We said Thursday’s total was going to be close, and we nailed it as the Under 9 cashed with a 7-1 final. We’re likely to sweat out another one Friday, but the Cardinals have a good offense that should show up one day later.

Take the OVER 9 (+100).

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

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

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The St. Louis Cardinals (0-0) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (1-1) Thursday at Dodger Stadium at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won series 4-3 in 2023

The Cardinals are starting the season off on the wrong foot with a slew of injuries. RHP Sonny Gray (hamstring), OF Dylan Carlson (shoulder), OF Lars Nootbaar (ribs), INF/OF Tommy Edman (wrist) and RHP Keynan Middleton (forearm) will all begin the season on the injured list. They still pack a talented roster with the likes of 3B Nolan Arenado, 1B Paul Goldschmidt and C Willson Contreras. They also have an infusion of youth with OF Jordan Walker, SS Masyn Winn and OF Victor Scott II. They have a brutal schedule to open the season, and that starts here.

The Dodgers split the series in Korea against the San Diego Padres, winning 5-2 and dropping the 2nd game 15-11. SS Mookie Betts is already turning heads by starting the season 6-for-9 (.667) with a HR and a double. The Dodgers are loaded after acquiring DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani and RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the offseason. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a game where they’ll be underdogs this season.

Cardinals at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Miles Mikolas vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Mikolas was 9-13 with a 4.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 201 1/3 IP last season.

Had 1 start against LA last year; 7 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB and 2 K in a no-decision
Was 6-6 with a 4.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 5.2 K/9 in 17 road starts last season

Glasnow (0-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 7.2 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 5 IP.

Wasn’t sharp in his 1st start vs Padres in Korea, allowing 2 R, 2 H, 4 BB and 3 K in 5 IP
Was 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 12.1 K/9 in 4 starts against the NL last year as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays

Cardinals at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100| U: -120)

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Cardinals at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Cardinals 2

Moneyline

The Cards will be lucky to get 1 in this series, but it won’t be this game. Glasnow has the stuff to strike out 10 despite an iffy 1st start overseas.

In fact, since we’re not touching the bloated ML, take TYLER GLASNOW OVER 7.5 STRIKEOUTS (+120) for the nice return.

Run line/Against the spread

These teams met in an early season series at Dodger Stadium last year, and the Dodgers swept it. They won 7-3, 1-0 and 6-3. They are even more loaded this year, and they’ll likely take this one off the hinges.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (-115).

Over/Under

This is the tricky one because it’s going to depend on whether the Cards score 3+ in order to cash an Over. They scored 6 runs in 3 games in an April 2023 series at Chavez Ravine last year, so I would not count on it. The Dodgers already have 2 regular season games under their belts, and the Cardinals enter the season wounded.

LEAN UNDER 9 (-120).

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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

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The Cincinnati Reds (82-78) and St. Louis Cardinals (69-91) clash Saturday as they continue a 3-game, final-weekend series. First pitch at Busch Stadium is slated for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 6-5

The Reds entered the final weekend 1 1/2 games behind the Miami Marlins for the final slot in the NL Senior Circuit brackets. Both teams won Friday (Cincinnati pounded St. Louis 19-2), so the Reds need to gain ground on Saturday or their October hopes will be dashed.

The scuffling Cardinals have scored just 4 runs over their last 3 games. They have averaged just 2.33 runs per game on a .586 OPS since Sept. 13. St. Louis is 11-20 across its last 31 games at Busch Stadium.

Reds at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Connor Phillips vs. LHP Drew Rom

Phillips (1-0, 5.66 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 20 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 9 K in 13-12 loss at Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
A 22-year-old rookie who made his Major League debut Sept. 5; clocked a 3.77 ERA across 105 combined innings at Double-A and Triple-A this season

Rom (1-4, 7.98 ERA) is tabbed for his 8th start. He has logged a 2.05 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 29 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 11 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 12-2 loss at San Diego Padres Sunday
A 23-year-old rookie who made his MLB debut Aug. 21; posted a 4.82 ERA in 97 IP at Triple-A this season
Has yielded 11 R over his last 6 2/3 IP
Faced the Reds on Sept. 8, allowing 9 base runners and 4 R (including 2 HR) in 3 2/3 IP

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Reds at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines updated at 8:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Reds -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Cardinals +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+135) | Cardinals +1.5 (-160)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

St. Louis has the edge in team analysis (based on value, clearly, and not talent), but there are some good things in Phillips’ line. However, the Cardinals are just stumbling to the finish line, phased out partly, handing out charity/tip-of-the-cap at-bats to pitchers, etc. They are a no-bet proposition at least until their first tee times next week.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

Both teams yield more than 5 runs per game. Cincinnati was feeling it yesterday and today draws a rookie they pounded a few weeks back.

On a warmed-up day in St. Louis, BACK THE OVER 9 (-115).

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