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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions
By Nathan Beighle,
4 hours ago
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. Cardinalsodds 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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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)
Dodgers at Cardinals picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Cardinals 5
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.
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).
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.
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