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Los Angeles Dodgers set to take on struggling St. Louis Cardinals in crucial weekend matchup

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their weekend series on Saturday, Aug. 17. The Dodgers currently hold the lead in their division with a 72-51 record and are just one game back from the National League lead. On the other hand, the struggling Cardinals have lost six of their last seven games and are four games back from a wild card spot. The game is scheduled to start at 7:15 P.M. EST, with Bobby Miller (ERA: 8.07) set to pitch for the Dodgers and Andre Pallante (ERA: 4.21) starting for the Cardinals. The Dodgers are the betting favorite, with the current line at Los Angeles -130 after opening at -173.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -130 | Cardinals +116
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+120) | Cardinals +1.5 (-137)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs St. Louis Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently leading the National League West division with a season record of 72-51. They are three games ahead of the Diamondbacks and one game back of the Phillies for the National League lead. The Dodgers have won six of their last eight games and recently outlasted the Cardinals 7-6 with a big sixth inning comeback led by Kevin Kiermaier's three-run homer. Pitcher Justin Wrobleski earned his first major league win in the game. Tyler Glasnow will start for the Dodgers on Saturday with a season record of 9-5 and an ERA of 3.49. The Dodgers have won six of their last eight games with Glasnow as the starting pitcher. The team ranks 11th in batting average at .253, scoring the fourth most runs and hitting the third most home runs in the league. Their power ranking is 9 with a top 5 offense averaging 4.93 runs per game and a top 10 defense allowing 4.10 runs per game.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently 60-62 this season and are in third place in the National League Central division, trailing the Brewers by 10 games for first. They are also four games behind the Braves for the final wild card spot. The team has been struggling recently, losing five straight games and six of their last seven. In their last game, they lost 7-6 to the Dodgers, with Miles Mikolas suffering the loss after giving up five earned runs. Despite the recent performance, Mikolas felt he threw well. Andre Pallante will start the next game against the Dodgers, with a record of 5-7 when he starts. The Cardinals have a batting average of .246, ranking 13th in the league, and have struggled with extra bases and hitting home runs. They have a .254 average against the National League West and a .180 average versus the Dodgers this season. Additionally, the Cardinals have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 24th in offense, averaging 4.10 runs per game, and 21st in defense, giving up 4.62 points per game.

Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against St. Louis Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers are focused on maintaining their recent winning streak, with Saturday's upcoming game presenting an ideal opportunity for them to continue their success. Tyler Glasnow, who has been performing exceptionally well, will be starting for the team. The Dodgers have emerged victorious in six out of the last eight games that Glasnow has started, with an impressive ERA of 3.60 since the All-Star break. Having previously dominated the St. Louis Cardinals earlier in the season, Glasnow is poised to deliver another strong performance on Saturday. Meanwhile, the struggling Cardinals are hitting just .180 against the Dodgers this season and have one of the lowest home run rates in the league. With Andre Pallante starting for the Cardinals, who have faced five consecutive losses during his appearances, the Dodgers' powerful offense is positioned for success. Recommendation: take the Dodgers to cover the spread.

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