Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Mar 29

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Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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  • The Dodgers are -225 favorites vs the Cardinals
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The St. Louis Cardinals (+185) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-225) on Friday, March 29, 2024. First pitch is for this MLB matchup is scheduled for 10:10pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Cardinals are 0-1 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 2-1 ATS.

Cardinals vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals+1.5 +100O 9 -120+185
Dodgers -1.5 -120U 9 +100-225

Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s game with 65.0% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and 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 Arenado has hit the Hits Under in his last 2 away games (+2.45 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Richie Palacios has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Brendan Donovan has hit the Hits Under in his last game (+1.70 Units / 170% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last game (+1.45 Units / 145% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Total Bases Under in his last game (+1.45 Units / 145% 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:

  • Mookie Betts has hit the RBIs Over in his last 3 games (+5.15 Units / 172% ROI)
  • Will Smith has hit the Hits Over in his last 4 games (+5.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Austin Barnes has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 22 games at home (+4.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Max Muncy has hit the Singles Over in his last 3 games (+4.60 Units / 153% ROI)
  • Enrique Hernandez has hit the RBIs Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+4.20 Units / 105% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 45 away games (+9.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 27 of their last 45 away games (+9.13 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 79 away games (+8.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.85 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+5.85 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 80 of their last 139 games (+23.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 81 of their last 145 games (+17.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 53 of their last 80 games (+11.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.74 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.75 Units / 29% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 0-1 against the Run Line (-1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting on the total runs Over for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +1 Units / 83.33% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 2-1 against the Run Line (+0.95 Units / 27.14% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.15 Units / 2.44% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.2 Units / -36.92% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.85 Units / 25.37% ROI

Zack Thompson allowed a BABIP of .341 in the 2023 season — 11th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .295 — sixth Percentile.

Hitters swung at 44% of Zack Thompson’s pitches (510/1,168) in the 2023 season — tied for 8th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 48% — fifth Percentile.

Hitters swung at 42% of Zack Thompson’s breaking pitches (218/519) in the 2023 season — tied for 11th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 47% — ninth Percentile.

Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Bobby Miller allowed an OPS of just .594 (190 PA’s) versus the top of the order in the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .769 — 97th Percentile.

Opponents had a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 20% (16/80) against Bobby Miller on inside fastballs in the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 97th Percentile.

Bobby Miller allowed an OBP of just .211 (279 PA’s) with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 15th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .246 — 88th Percentile.

Bobby Miller allowed an OPS of just .596 (326 PA’s) versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order in the 2023 season — 10th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .723 — 93rd Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Cardinals are 27-10 (.730) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals were just 4-70 (.054) when trailing entering the 7th inning in 2023 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .141.

The Cardinals were 11-6 (.647) when tied entering the 8th inning in 2023 — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals were just 18-39 (.316) when their opponents score in the first inning in 2023 — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .388.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Dodgers are 42-16 (.724) after a road loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .455.

The Dodgers are 189-30 (.863) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

The Dodgers were 87-10 (.897) when they allowed 4 or fewer runs in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .733.

The Dodgers were 45-17 (.726) after a loss in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .486.

Cardinals hitters put 39% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

The Cardinals won only 43% of their home games in the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

The Cardinals have hit 1,079 balls in play with an exit velocity over 100 MPH in the 2023 season — 3rd most in MLB.

The Cardinals answered-back in just 22% of innings after an opponent scored in late innings in the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

The Dodgers have a winning percentage of 62% on the road since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Dodgers hitters had 165 extra-base hits out of 385 total hits (43%) against LHP in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The Dodgers scored first in 62% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers have a winning percentage of 65% since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in the 2023 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Cardinals pitchers walked 95 of 1,431 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents batted .276 against Cardinals pitchers in the 2023 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers pitchers have allowed the 30th hardest ball in play hit (121.2 MPH) in the 2023 season (; League Avg: 117.2).

The Dodgers pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 39% of their games since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Dodgers have won 43% of road games in which their opponents scored first since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Tony Gonsolin (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Blake Treinen (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, Out
  • David Peralta (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Julio Urias (Los Angeles Dodgers): Personal, Out
  • Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, Out
  • Nick Frasso (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, Out
  • Dustin May (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Walker Buehler (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, Out
  • Daniel Hudson (Los Angeles Dodgers): Knee, Out
  • Enrique Hernandez (Los Angeles Dodgers): Groin, Out
  • Dylan Carlson (St. Louis Cardinals): Ankle, Out
  • Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, Out
  • Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, Out
  • Masyn Winn (St. Louis Cardinals): Upper Body, Day-To-Day
  • Packy Naughton (St. Louis Cardinals): Elbow, Out

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