The Los Angeles Dodgers (28-16) and St. Louis Cardinals (18-26) square off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday at Busch Stadium, at 7:45 PM ET. The Dodgers are coming off a series victory over the Twins, and the Cardinals a series win over the Brewers.
The Cardinals are an underdog at home (+133) against the Dodgers (-155). The over/under for this game is set at 9.
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Dodgers vs Cardinals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -155 | +133 | 9 |
Dodgers Betting Insights
- The Dodgers have been favorites in 32 games this season and won 21 (65.6%) of those contests.
- This season Los Angeles has won seven of its 14 games, or 50%, when favored by at least -155 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
- Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 20 of its 36 games with a total this season.
- The Dodgers are 20-16-0 ATS in their 36 games with a spread this season.
Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.1 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 2.81 |
| K/9 | 9.2 |
Cardinals Betting Insights
- The Cardinals have come away with six wins in the 15 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- St. Louis has been listed as an underdog of +133 or more on two occasions this season and lost both games.
- The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 42.9% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- St. Louis and its opponents have gone over in 20 of its 37 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- In 37 games with a line this season, the Cardinals have a mark of 17-20-0 against the spread.
Cardinals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.9 |
| HR | 20 |
| ERA | 3.24 |
| K/9 | 8.0 |
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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Julio Urias
- Urías’ team is 4-3-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed three hits in seven innings pitched against the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
- Urias will look to finish five or more innings for the fifth start in a row.
- Urias’ team has a record of 4-3 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- Urías’ team has won six of his nine starts this season.
- In games Urias has started this season, the teams are 4-3-0 at hitting the over.
Dodgers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Ferguson | 17 | 16.1 | 19 | 1.10 | 7 | 1 |
| Brusdar Graterol | 17 | 17.1 | 14 | 2.60 | 4 | 2 |
| Yency Almonte | 17 | 17.1 | 13 | 7.27 | 3 | 0 |
| Phil Bickford | 16 | 19.2 | 25 | 4.58 | 1 | 0 |
| Shelby Miller | 16 | 20 | 19 | 2.70 | 1 | 1 |
Cardinals Probable Pitcher – Adam Wainwright
- Wainwright (0-0) pitches first for the Cardinals to make his third start this season.
- In his last time out on Friday, the righty tossed five innings against the Boston Red Sox, giving up four earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- Wainwright is looking for his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.0 frames per start.
- The Cardinals were named the moneyline underdog for one Wainwright start this season — they won.
- His team split the two matchups he’s appeared in this season.
- Wainwright’s two starts with a total this season both went over.
Cardinals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew VerHagen | 19 | 21.2 | 23 | 4.15 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Hicks | 16 | 17.2 | 29 | 5.60 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Stratton | 14 | 22.1 | 23 | 2.82 | 0 | 0 |
| Génesis Cabrera | 14 | 15.2 | 24 | 3.45 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Helsley | 14 | 17.2 | 22 | 2.55 | 2 | 5 |
Dodgers Hitting Trends
- The Dodgers have racked up two or more round-trippers in 25 games this season, and are 21-4 in those contests.
- Los Angeles is 12-3 in games this season when it has had five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has totaled eight or more hits 26 times this season, and has a 22-4 record in those games.
- Los Angeles has a 23-3 record in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
- The Dodgers are 20-6 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.
Cardinals Hitting Trends
- They have won 20 of the 25 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- St. Louis has gone 18-2 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
- They have won 24 of the 36 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- St. Louis has won 21 of its 25 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
- They have a 6-9 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-155)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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