- The Dodgers are -190 favorites vs the Cardinals
- Dodgers vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
- Dodgers / Cardinals TV Channel: SNLA | CATV
The Los Angeles Dodgers (-190) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (+155) on May 1, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 pm in St. Louis, MO.
This season, the Dodgers are 20-11 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 19-11 ATS.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:
- Dodgers starting pitcher: Emmet Sheehan 2-0, 4.91 ERA
- Cardinals starting pitcher: Matthew Liberatore 0-1, 4.75 ERA
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Dodgers | -1.5 -110 | O 8.5 -115 | -190 |
| Cardinals | +1.5 -110 | U 8.5 -105 | +155 |
Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB game with 62.1% 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 Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:
- Dalton Rushing has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 7 away games (+27.90 Units / 399% ROI)
- Shohei Ohtani has hit the Walks Under in 15 of his last 20 away games (+11.30 Units / 47% ROI)
- Dalton Rushing has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.25 Units / 62% ROI)
- Teoscar Hernandez has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 15 away games (+9.30 Units / 49% ROI)
- Dalton Rushing has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.20 Units / 51% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- JJ Wetherholt has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 6 games (+29.10 Units / 485% ROI)
- Jordan Walker has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 46% ROI)
- JJ Wetherholt has hit the Total Bases Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+9.50 Units / 92% ROI)
- Jordan Walker has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+8.70 Units / 22% ROI)
- Masyn Winn has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+8.15 Units / 52% ROI)
Dodgers Best Bets Today:
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 away games (+8.65 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 away games (+7.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+7.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games (+6.15 Units / 13% ROI)
Cardinals Best Bets Today:
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games at home (+11.75 Units / 22% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 40 games (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+7.45 Units / 32% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games (+7.25 Units / 26% ROI)
- The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+7.15 Units / 54% ROI)
Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 15-16 against the Run Line (-2.05 Units / -5.48% ROI).
- 20-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -4.76% ROI
- 14-17 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.95 Units / -14.43% ROI
- 17-14 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.55 Units / 4.57% ROI
Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 19-11 against the Run Line (+3.15 Units / 6.8% ROI).
- 18-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.15 Units / 25.79% ROI
- 17-13 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.65 Units / 7.79% ROI
- 13-17 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.95 Units / -17.35% ROI
Cardinals vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez | +450 |
| Nolan Gorman | +650 |
| Andy Pages | +650 |
| Kyle Tucker | +700 |
| Freddie Freeman | +700 |
Cardinals vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Teoscar Hernandez | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Freddie Freeman | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Andy Pages | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Will Smith | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Alec Burleson | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
Cardinals vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Pedro Pages | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Victor Scott II | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Ivan Herrera | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals
The Dodgers are 3-6 (.333) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .150.
The Dodgers are 5-1 (.833) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Cardinals (eighth in runs scored).
The Dodgers are 14-1 (.933) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .780.
The Dodgers are 50-13 (.794) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .637.
Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers
The Cardinals are 11-6 (.647) after a win this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .523.
The Cardinals are 2-11 (.154) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .059.
The Cardinals are 12-4 (.750) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Dodgers (fourth in runs scored).
The Cardinals are 77-5 (.939) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .906.
Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends
Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .860 (544 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.
Dodgers hitters are slugging .492 on the road this season — best in MLB.
Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .369 (544 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.
The Dodgers are batting .297 on the road this season — best in MLB.
Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends
Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .787 (386 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — 5th best in MLB.
Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 13% of their PA’s against LHP over the past seven days (7 games) — 2nd best in MLB.
The Cardinals are batting just .218 with two outs since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
The Cardinals are batting just .315 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB.
Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends
Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 29% with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.
Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since the 2025 season — best in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Dodgers pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.
Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends
Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 35% with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 21% against Cardinals pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.
Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB.
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