The St. Louis Cardinals (19-26) square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (28-17), a game after Nolan Gorman went deep twice in a 16-8 victory over the Dodgers, at 8:15 PM ET on Friday.
The Dodgers are favored (-122 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Cardinals (+103). The contest has an over/under of 8.5.
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Dodgers vs Cardinals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -122 | +103 | 8.5 |
Dodgers Betting Insights
- This season, the Dodgers have won 21 out of the 33 games, or 63.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
- Los Angeles has a record of 18-11, a 62.1% win rate, when favored by -122 or more by bookmakers this season.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 55% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
- Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 21 of its 37 games with a total this season.
- The Dodgers have an ATS record of 20-17-0 in 37 games with a spread this season.
Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.4 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 4.25 |
| K/9 | 9.0 |
Cardinals Betting Insights
- The Cardinals have won in seven, or 43.8%, of the 16 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- St. Louis has a mark of 4-7 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by +103 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 49.3% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- St. Louis and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 21 of its 38 opportunities.
- In 38 games with a line this season, the Cardinals have a mark of 18-20-0 against the spread.
Cardinals Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 8-2 |
| Runs Per Game | 7.3 |
| HR | 23 |
| ERA | 3.44 |
| K/9 | 7.7 |
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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Tony Gonsolin
- Gonsolin’s team is 2-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he allowed two hits in five scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres.
- Gonsolin has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- Gonsolin’s team has been victorious in 66.7% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 2-1.
- Gonsolin’s team has a 2-2 record in his starts this season.
- In Gonsolin’s four starts with a total, the teams have hit the over three times.
Dodgers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yency Almonte | 18 | 18 | 13 | 9.00 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb Ferguson | 17 | 16.1 | 19 | 1.10 | 7 | 1 |
| Brusdar Graterol | 17 | 17.1 | 14 | 2.60 | 4 | 2 |
| Phil Bickford | 17 | 20.2 | 26 | 5.66 | 1 | 0 |
| Shelby Miller | 16 | 20 | 19 | 2.70 | 1 | 1 |
Cardinals Probable Pitcher – Steven Matz
- The Cardinals will send Matz (0-4) to make his ninth start of the season. He is 0-4 with a 5.62 ERA and 37 strikeouts through 41 2/3 innings pitched.
- The lefty last pitched on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- Matz is seeking his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 innings per start.
- The Cardinals were named the moneyline underdog for two Matz starts this season — they split the games.
- Matz’s team has won two of his eight starts.
- Matz has started seven contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in three of them.
Cardinals Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew VerHagen | 20 | 22.2 | 23 | 3.97 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Hicks | 17 | 18.2 | 30 | 5.30 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Stratton | 15 | 23.1 | 24 | 2.70 | 0 | 0 |
| Génesis Cabrera | 15 | 16 | 24 | 5.06 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Helsley | 14 | 17.2 | 22 | 2.55 | 2 | 5 |
Dodgers Hitting Trends
- The Dodgers are 21-5 this season in games when they send out two or more bombs.
- Los Angeles has collected five or more extra-base hits in 16 games this season, and has gone 12-4 in those outings.
- The club is 22-5 in the games this season it has racked up eight or more hits.
- Los Angeles has a 23-4 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Dodgers have drawn five or more walks in 26 games this season, and are 20-6 in those contests.
Cardinals Hitting Trends
- They have won 21 of the 26 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- In 21 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 19-2.
- In 37 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 25-12.
- St. Louis has a 22-4 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- In 16 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 7-9
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Cardinals (+103)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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