• The Dodgers are -135 favorites vs the Cardinals
• Dodgers vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
• Dodgers / Cardinals TV Channel: FOX

The Los Angeles Dodgers (-135) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (+110) on May 2, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 pm in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Dodgers are 20-12 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 20-11 ATS.

Dodgers vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

• Dodgers starting pitcher: Roki Sasaki 1-2, 6.36 ERA
• Cardinals starting pitcher: Michael McGreevy 1-2, 3.06 ERA

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

Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 58.4% 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:

• Shohei Ohtani has hit the Walks Under in 15 of his last 20 away games (+11.30 Units / 49% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+11.05 Units / 28% ROI)
• Andy Pages has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 9 away games (+9.65 Units / 80% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.40 Units / 23% ROI)
• Alex Freeland has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+6.85 Units / 24% 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:

• JJ Wetherholt has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 games (+28.10 Units / 401% ROI)
• Jordan Walker has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+14.10 Units / 56% ROI)
• Jordan Walker has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.85 Units / 22% ROI)
• Masyn Winn has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+10.50 Units / 67% ROI)
• Victor Scott II has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 28% 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 (+8.45 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.50 Units / 36% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 away games (+7.35 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 30 away games (+7.15 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 45 games (+4.05 Units / 8% ROI)

Cardinals Best Bets Today:

• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 45 games (+10.25 Units / 22% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 27 of their last 45 games at home (+9.70 Units / 18% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+8.50 Units / 60% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 16 games (+8.45 Units / 34% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 28% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 15-17 against the Run Line (-3.1 Units / -8.06% ROI).

• 20-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.8 Units / -7.18% ROI
• 15-17 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.95 Units / -11.16% ROI
• 17-15 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.45 Units / 1.29% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 20-11 against the Run Line (+4.15 Units / 8.75% ROI).

• 19-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.65 Units / 29.6% ROI
• 18-13 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.65 Units / 10.4% ROI
• 13-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.05 Units / -19.92% ROI

Cardinals vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Cardinals vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Cardinals vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Dodgers are 5-2 (.714) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Cardinals (seventh in runs scored).

The Dodgers are 3-7 (.300) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .148.

The Dodgers are 3-9 (.250) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .111.

The Dodgers are 20-12 (.625) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Cardinals are 13-4 (.765) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Dodgers (fourth in runs scored).

The Cardinals are 78-5 (.940) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .906.

The Cardinals are 2-11 (.154) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .057.

The Cardinals are 12-6 (.667) after a win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .521.

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends

The Dodgers are batting .292 on the road this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .364 (581 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .272 this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .447 this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends

Cardinals hitters are slugging .532 over the past seven days (7 games) — best in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have struck out in just 12% of their PA’s against LHP over the past seven days (7 games) — best in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .956 (1,386 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

Cardinals hitters have chased 26% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% 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.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Dodgers pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cardinals Pitching Stats & Trends

Cardinals pitchers have struck out just 17% of left-handed batters they faced this season — lowest in MLB.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 16% with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB.

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.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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