Los Angeles Dodgers vs
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Dodgers look to continue dominance against Cardinals in Saturday showdown at Busch Stadium

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium with a first pitch scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET. The Dodgers have had success against the Cardinals in recent matchups, winning five out of seven games last season and holding a 6-4 record in their last ten meetings. The over has hit in five of those games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers with a 2.39 ERA, while Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals with a 3.82 ERA. Los Angeles is favored to win with a -180 opening line that has not moved. For more insight and a prediction on the Dodgers vs. Cardinals game, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -180 | Cardinals +160
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-105) | Cardinals +1.5 (-114)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 64%.

Los Angeles vs St. Louis Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers recently split a series with New York and are starting Yoshinobu Yamamoto against St. Louis. Yamamoto has a 2.39 ERA this season and the Dodgers are 6-4 in their last ten games. Despite being fresh off a World Series title, the Dodgers have made key acquisitions and have a strong lineup. With a power ranking of 4, Los Angeles is ranked 2 in offense and are currently in first place in the NL West. There are no new injuries to report for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals (34-28) lost two of three games to Kansas City in their previous series and are currently 5-5 in their last ten games. Right-hander Erick Fedde will start against Los Angeles on Saturday with a 3.82 ERA this season. The Cardinals finished second in the NL Central last season and are currently not experiencing any new injuries. They have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked 8th in offense, scoring an average of 4.67 runs per game. The team's defense is ranked 17th, giving up an average of 4.22 runs per game. Despite a potential youth movement, the experienced pitching staff suggests the Cardinals are not in a rebuild year, but they may be aiming for a Wild Card spot rather than competing for more this season. Los Angeles went 1-2 in their last three matchups against St. Louis.

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