- The Dodgers are -135 favorites vs the Cardinals
- Dodgers vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 9 Runs
- Dodgers / Cardinals TV Channel: FOX
The Los Angeles Dodgers (-135) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (+115) on Saturday, August 17, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm EDT in St. Louis, MO.
This season, the Dodgers are 72-51 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 59-63 ATS.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Bobby Miller 1-2, 8.17 ERA
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Andre Pallante 4-6, 4.18 ERA
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Dodgers | -1.5 +115 | O 9 -105 | -135 |
| Cardinals | +1.5 -135 | U 9 -115 | +115 |
Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 59.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Gavin Lux has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 26 games (+23.50 Units / 90% ROI)
- Shohei Ohtani has hit the Singles Under in 24 of his last 30 games (+15.40 Units / 35% ROI)
- Gavin Lux has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 22 games (+14.40 Units / 37% ROI)
- Gavin Lux has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+13.50 Units / 48% ROI)
- Mookie Betts has hit the Runs Under in 28 of his last 47 games (+13.10 Units / 27% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Masyn Winn has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 13 games at home (+21.50 Units / 165% ROI)
- Alec Burleson has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+16.85 Units / 67% ROI)
- Pedro Pages has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+14.45 Units / 58% ROI)
- Pedro Pages has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 23 games (+13.15 Units / 37% ROI)
- Pedro Pages has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 23 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
Dodgers Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 41 games (+10.90 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.50 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.15 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.00 Units / 21% ROI)
Cardinals Best Bets Today:
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 52 games (+9.65 Units / 17% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.55 Units / 69% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 42 games at home (+2.05 Units / 4% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.80 Units / 10% ROI)
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 59-64 against the Run Line (-10.8 Units / -7.28% ROI).
- 72-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.65 Units / -5.45% ROI
- 65-56 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.55 Units / 2.63% ROI
- 56-65 when betting on the total runs Under for -15.45 Units / -11.38% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 59-63 against the Run Line (-10 Units / -6.1% ROI).
- 60-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.45 Units / -9.07% ROI
- 59-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.15 Units / -3.87% ROI
- 58-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.1 Units / -5.33% ROI
Cardinals vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | 0.5 +290 | 0.5 -350 |
| Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -650 |
| Paul Goldschmidt (STL) | 0.5 +500 | 0.5 -700 |
| Willson Contreras (STL) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Andy Pages (LAD) | 0.5 +550 | 0.5 -800 |
Cardinals vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas (LAD) | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Nolan Arenado (STL) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Will Smith (LAD) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +195 |
| Alec Burleson (STL) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +190 |
| Enrique Hernandez (LAD) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
Cardinals vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Freddie Freeman (LAD) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Mookie Betts (LAD) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Shohei Ohtani (LAD) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -165 |
| Will Smith (LAD) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
Cardinals vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Pallante (STL) | 3.5 -130 | 3.5 +100 |
Dodgers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Bobby Miller has an average fastball velocity of 98.6 MPH since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 113 total IP; League Avg: 93.7 — 100th Percentile.
The average home run distance against Bobby Miller in the 2023 season was 383.7 feet — 6th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 399.8
The average home run distance against Bobby Miller since last season is 388.1 feet — 8th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 113 total IP; League Avg: 399.0
Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of just 27% (21/78) against Bobby Miller on elevated fastballs since last season — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 113 total IP; League Avg: 38% — 97th Percentile.
Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 77% (181/236) against Andre Pallante since last season — highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (534/793) against Andre Pallante since the 2022 season — 2nd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 45% — 99th Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 66% (186/282) against Andre Pallante in two-strike counts since the 2022 season — 2nd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 45% — 99th Percentile.
Andre Pallante has allowed an OBP of .393 (300 PA’s) against right-handed batters since last season — 2nd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .306 — second Percentile.
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Dodgers are 55-28 (.663) after a road loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .462.
The Dodgers are 148-26 (.851) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .732.
The Dodgers are 107-56 (.656) after a loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .490.
The Dodgers are 248-46 (.844) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .721.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Cardinals are just 23-37 (.383) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .574.
The Cardinals are 51-1 (.981) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .945.
The Cardinals are just 56-62 (.475) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.
The Cardinals are just 57-73 (.438) after a win since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .506.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of 1.235 (922 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.074.
Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .337 (12,488 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .314.
Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .336 (11,082 PA’s) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .317.
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .782 (12,488 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .716.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters are slugging just .380 against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .412.
The Cardinals are batting just .239 against LHP since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .252.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .689 (2,986 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .733.
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .657 (1,426 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .720.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
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 allowed division opponents to score first in just 31% of their games in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 3.53 (3996.1 IP) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.14.
The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 43% of their games at home in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.
Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 46% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Cardinals vs. Dodgers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Keynan Middleton (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 60-Day IL
- Zack Thompson (St. Louis Cardinals): Undisclosed, 7-Day IL
- Drew Rom (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Steven Matz (St. Louis Cardinals): Back, 60-Day IL
- Riley O’Brien (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 60-Day IL
- Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, 60-Day IL
- Brusdar Graterol (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Tony Gonsolin (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Tyler Glasnow (Los Angeles Dodgers): Back, 15-Day IL
- Miguel Rojas (Los Angeles Dodgers): Forearm, Day-To-Day
- Ryan Brasier (Los Angeles Dodgers): Calf, 60-Day IL
- Connor Brogdon (Los Angeles Dodgers): Foot, 60-Day IL
- Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers): Hand, 10-Day IL
- Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers): Oblique, 60-Day IL
- Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Dustin May (Los Angeles Dodgers): Neck, 60-Day IL
- Walker Buehler (Los Angeles Dodgers): Hip, 15-Day IL
- Michael Grove (Los Angeles Dodgers): Ribs, 15-Day IL
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