St. Louis Cardinals Vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks

Sun, Aug 18 2:15 pm
St. Louis
Cardinals
Season Stats:
60 Wins61 Loses41 Saves
Last 5 Games:
vs
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Season Stats:
71 Wins51 Loses37 Saves
Last 5 Games:

Current Betting Odds

Spread
STL 1 -156
LAD -1 125
Under/Over
Over 7.5 -106
Under 7.5 -118
Moneyline
STL -118
LAD -108
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Cardinals vs Dodgers Game Information

DateSun, Aug 18
Time2:15 pm
LocationBusch Stadium
TV Broadcast

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, both teams are set for an intriguing matchup. With the Dodgers leading the NL West while the Cardinals aim for a turnaround in the Central, this game promises to be a battle of wits and skills. High stakes are prevalent on both sides, making this a must-watch for baseball enthusiasts and betting aficionados alike.

Cardinals vs Dodgers Win Probabilities

The win probabilities favor the Los Angeles Dodgers at 60%, largely due to their more consistent performance and superior seating in the season standings. The Cardinals, while competitive, are positioned with a 40% chance owing to recent struggles and overall season performance metrics.

Cardinals vs Dodgers Picks: Full Analysis

Both teams exhibit unique strengths and potential vulnerabilities that could significantly shape the game’s outcome. Assessing the Dodgers’ powerful lineup against the Cardinals’ pitching strategies will be crucial in understanding possible game dynamics…
The Dodgers have showcased stronger hitting stats, with a .253 batting average and a commendable 162 home runs over 122 games. Their pitching has been effective too, maintaining an ERA of 3.775. In contrast, the Cardinals hit a .246 average with 123 homers from 121 games, with their pitching staff struggling at times, reflected in their higher ERA and fewer wins. These statistical edges, particularly in offense and pitching reliability, favor the Dodgers in this matchup.

TeamsGamesRunsHitsHomerunsWalksStrikeoutsWinsLossesSaves
Cardinals12149610081233441000606141
Dodgers12260210501624591029715137

Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction: Betting Trends

The Cardinals have frequently seen the over in their last five games, indicative of both scoring ability and defensive lapses, with a spread cover frequency of 20%. This suggests that while they can generate runs, maintaining a lead has been challenging.
The Dodgers have a robust record, covering the spread in 60% of their last five games and often hitting the over. This trend indicates strong performance consistency, both offensively and defensively, making them reliable picks against the spread.

Injuries and Suspensions

St. Louis Cardinals
NameStatusPosition
Lance LynnOut (15-Day Injured List)SP
Matt CarpenterOut (10-Day Injured List)DH
Steven MatzOut (60-Day Injured List)SP
Keynan MiddletonOut (60-Day Injured List)RP
Drew RomOut (60-Day Injured List)SP
Michael SianiOut (10-Day Injured List)CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
NameStatusPosition
Ryan BrasierOut (60-Day Injured List)RP
Chris TaylorOut (10-Day Injured List)LF
Blake TreinenOut (15-Day Injured List)RP
Max MuncyOut (60-Day Injured List)3B
Dustin MayOut (60-Day Injured List)SP
Brusdar GraterolOut (15-Day Injured List)RP
Tommy EdmanOut (60-Day Injured List)SS
Tony GonsolinOut (60-Day Injured List)SP
Connor BrogdonOut (60-Day Injured List)RP
River RyanOut (15-Day Injured List)SP
Emmet SheehanOut (60-Day Injured List)SP
Yoshinobu YamamotoOut (60-Day Injured List)SP

Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction

Given the Dodgers’ dominant recent performances and statistical advantages, they appear poised to edge out the Cardinals in a relatively close game. Expect a high-scoring battle, with the Dodgers likely covering the spread and the total runs going over the set line.