- The Dodgers are -145 favorites vs the Cardinals
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Jack Flaherty
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Dustin May
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The St. Louis Cardinals (+120) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-145) on Friday, April 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Cardinals vs Dodgers Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.
This season, the Cardinals are 10-16 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 11-15 ATS.
Cardinals vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Cardinals | +1.5 -165 | O 8.5 +100 | +120 |
| Dodgers | -1.5 +135 | U 8.5 -120 | -145 |
Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Friday‘s MLB matchup with 74.2% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and Dodgers and up-to-date player injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:
- Nolan Gorman has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+11.70 Units / 41% ROI)
- Nolan Arenado has hit the RBIs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+9.65 Units / 26% ROI)
- Nolan Arenado has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 62% ROI)
- Nolan Arenado has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 24 games (+7.70 Units / 26% ROI)
- Alec Burleson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.75 Units / 36% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- J.D. Martinez has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 22 games (+10.55 Units / 37% ROI)
- David Peralta has hit the Hits Under in 9 of his last 13 games (+8.20 Units / 56% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.10 Units / 25% ROI)
- Trayce Thompson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.65 Units / 63% ROI)
- Freddie Freeman has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+7.45 Units / 35% ROI)
Dodgers vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -1200 |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -800 |
| Miguel Vargas | 0.5 +725 | 0.5 -2500 |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Paul DeJong | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -1600 |
Dodgers vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +160 |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Miguel Vargas | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +130 |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Paul DeJong | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +105 |
Dodgers vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 +195 | 0.5 -275 |
| Miguel Vargas | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -300 |
| Paul DeJong | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -300 |
Dodgers vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| May | 5.5 +115 | 5.5 -150 |
| Jack Flaherty | 5.5 -105 | 5.5 -125 |
Cardinals Best Bets Today:
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 17 of their last 22 games (+12.00 Units / 46% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 8 away games (+2.15 Units / 24% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 8 away games (+1.25 Units / 13% ROI)
Dodgers Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.55 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games (+2.55 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 11-15 against the Run Line (-5.5 Units / -17.38% ROI).
- 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.4 Units / -29.46% ROI
- 11-14 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.5 Units / -15.76% ROI
- 14-11 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.75 Units / 6.1% ROI
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Dodgers have gone 11-15 against the Run Line (-3.9 Units / -13.59% ROI).
- 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.75 Units / -20.23% ROI
- 15-10 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.15 Units / 14.51% ROI
- 10-15 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.3 Units / -21.95% ROI
Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
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Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
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Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Cardinals are 19-4 (.826) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Cardinals are 28-10 (.737) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Cardinals are 78-6 (.929) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .913.
The Cardinals are 30-20 (.600) when moneyline favorites of less than -150 since the 2022 season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .547.
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Dodgers are just 1-4 (.200) when moneyline underdogs of less than +150 since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .417.
The Dodgers are just 1-4 (.200) when moneyline underdogs of less than +150 since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .423.
The Dodgers are 6-52 (.103) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .045.
The Dodgers are 63-30 (.677) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .529.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters are slugging .555 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .408.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .938 (163 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .731.
Cardinals hitters are slugging .859 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .582.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .822 (1,526 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .716.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
The Dodgers are batting just .170 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .251.
Dodgers hitters have chased 23% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .763 (2,207 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .684.
Dodgers hitters have 87 extra-base hits out of 190 total hits (46%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Opponents had a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers in 2022 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 3.06 (837.1 IP) on the road since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.17.
Dodgers pitchers have walked 473 of 6,835 batters (7%) since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
The Dodgers have won 52% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.
The Dodgers have won 48% of games in which their opponents scored first since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Gavin Lux (Dodgers): Knee, D60
- Jonathon Feyereisen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- William Smith (Dodgers): Concussion, D7
- Michael Grove (Dodgers): Groin, D15
- Daniel Hudson (Dodgers): Knee, D60
- James Nelson (Dodgers): Elbow, D15
- Blake Treinen (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- Miguel Rojas (Dodgers): Hamstring, D10
- Ryan Pepiot (Dodgers): Oblique, D60
- Walker Buehler (Dodgers): Elbow, D60
- Alexander Reyes (Dodgers): Shoulder, D60
- Patrick Naughton (Cardinals): Forearm, D15
- Adam Wainwright (Cardinals): Groin, D15
- Wilking RodrÃguez (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
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