St. Louis Cardinals to Face Los Angeles Dodgers in Three-Game Series: Can the struggling Cardinals bounce back?

The St Louis Cardinals (56-56, 4th NL Central) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (64-47, 1st NL West) in a three-game series beginning on Monday. St. Louis will be looking to build on their recent victory over the San Diego Padres, while Los Angeles hopes to bounce back from a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. For a detailed analysis and prediction of this matchup, be sure to check out the full article.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinals +160 | Dodgers -187
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-130) | Dodgers -1.5 (+112)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 65%.

St. Louis Cardinals

The St Louis Cardinals are currently ranking in the middle of the pack in several key statistical categories, such as on-base percentage, runs scored, batting average, and slugging percentage. Willson Contreras leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Alec Burleson is close behind in both categories. The Cardinals have a total of four players with 41 or more RBI this season. On the mound, St. Louis is average in terms of Quality Starts, WHIP, ERA, and batting average allowed. Sonny Gray, who will start for the Cardinals on Monday, has been a standout player with 10 wins and 133 strikeouts this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently excelling in multiple hitting categories, ranking in the top six in four key areas. They are third in runs scored, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage, while also ranking sixth in batting average. Shohei Ohtani leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez closely following. In terms of pitching, Los Angeles is middle of the pack in several statistical categories, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto leading the team in wins, strikeouts, and ERA among starters. Tyler Glasnow will be taking the mound on Monday with solid statistics for the season.

Contrasting Fortunes: St. Louis Cardinals Struggling While Los Angeles Dodgers Soar

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently facing difficulties as they have lost five of their last seven games, with 11 out of the last 14 losses occurring on the road. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers have displayed a strong performance by winning five out of their last six games played in August. Despite facing challenges on the mound due to injuries, the Dodgers have excelled at the plate, ranking in the top six in four hitting categories. In contrast, the Cardinals have also struggled with pitching and lack the offensive power of the Dodgers. Notably, St. Louis starter Sonny Gray has encountered a recent rough patch, with 30 hits and 17 runs given up in just 13.1 innings over three consecutive outings. Meanwhile, Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow had a strong run of performances prior to allowing four runs in four innings in his last game.

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