Los Angeles Dodgers vs
St. Louis CardinalsPredictions & Preview

Dodgers set to face Cardinals in pivotal three-game series with starting pitchers Justin Wrobleski and Sonny Gray on the mound

The Dodgers will face off against the Cardinals in the opening game of a three-game series in the Gateway City. Los Angeles is coming off a win against the Mets while St. Louis won their most recent game against the Royals. The starting pitchers will be Justin Wrobleski for the Dodgers and Sonny Gray for the Cardinals. The current betting line favors St. Louis at -118. Stay tuned for our Dodgers vs. Cardinals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers +104 | Cardinals -118
• Spread: Dodgers +1.5 (-192) | Cardinals -1.5 (+167)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 51%.

Los Angeles vs St. Louis Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers managed to rally late to beat the Mets Thursday afternoon, splitting a four-game series between the teams. The Dodgers currently hold a two-game lead over San Diego for the top spot in the NL West with a record of 38-25. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Will Smith each had productive performances at the plate in the win. Justin Wrobleski is expected to take the mound for his third appearance of the year, with an 8.00 ERA and a 1-1 record. The Dodgers are ranked 2 in offense, averaging 5.69 runs per game, and 22 in defense, allowing 4.48 runs per game.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious in the opening game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals as they aim to close the gap in the NL Central standings. With a current record of 34-28, the Cardinals are four games behind the Cubs for the top spot in the division. In the game, St. Louis received strong offensive performances from Lars Nootbaar, Willson Contreras, and Ivan Herrera, who each contributed two hits. Miles Mikolas pitched six innings, allowing three runs, while JoJo Romero earned the win in relief. Sonny Gray will take the mound for the Cardinals in the upcoming series against the Dodgers, boasting a 6-1 record and a 3.65 ERA this season. The Cardinals rank 8th in offense, averaging 4.67 runs per game, and 17th in defense, giving up an average of 4.22 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Dodgers went 1-2 against the Cardinals.

Both Teams Face Pitching Challenges Ahead of Cardinals vs Dodgers Matchup

Both teams competed on Thursday, resulting in no rest advantage for either side. Despite the Cardinals not having to travel, playing a doubleheader likely strained their bullpen. However, Gray has demonstrated consistency this season, alleviating pressure on the Cardinals' relief pitchers. On the other hand, Los Angeles may face pitching concerns as Wrobleski returns to the big league for the first time in three weeks. The Dodgers struggled in their series against the Mets and now face a Cardinals team that has performed well at home. It is anticipated that Gray will outperform Wrobleski, providing the Redbirds with a competitive edge in this matchup.

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