• The Dodgers are -145 favorites vs the Cardinals
• Dodgers vs Cardinals Over / Under today: 9.5 Runs
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (-145) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (+120) on May 3, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 pm in St. Louis, MO.

This season, the Dodgers are 20-13 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 21-11 ATS.

Dodgers vs Cardinals Starting Pitchers Today:

• Dodgers starting pitcher: Justin Wrobleski 4-0, 1.48 ERA
• Cardinals starting pitcher: Dustin May 3-2, 5.53 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 Sunday‘s MLB game with 58.7% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Shohei Ohtani has hit the Walks Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+13.45 Units / 59% 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 10 away games (+10.65 Units / 78% 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 16 of his last 20 games (+8.75 Units / 22% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Sunday‘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 8 games (+27.10 Units / 339% ROI)
• Jordan Walker has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+16.35 Units / 65% ROI)
• Jordan Walker has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+13.70 Units / 28% ROI)
• Ramon Urias has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.00 Units / 41% ROI)
• Victor Scott II has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.15 Units / 40% ROI)

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games (+6.15 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 away games (+6.15 Units / 12% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.05 Units / 87% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 away games (+5.00 Units / 10% ROI)

Cardinals Best Bets Today:

• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 40 games (+10.80 Units / 27% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+9.50 Units / 62% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 17 games (+9.45 Units / 36% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+8.00 Units / 42% ROI)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 26 of their last 45 games at home (+7.10 Units / 13% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 15-18 against the Run Line (-4.1 Units / -10.39% ROI).

• 20-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.15 Units / -9.02% ROI
• 15-18 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.05 Units / -13.84% ROI
• 18-15 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.45 Units / 4.02% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 21-11 against the Run Line (+5.15 Units / 10.54% ROI).

• 20-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.8 Units / 32.14% ROI
• 18-14 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.55 Units / 7.04% ROI
• 14-18 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.05 Units / -16.58% ROI

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Dodgers are 3-8 (.273) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .147.

The Dodgers are 14-1 (.933) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .777.

The Dodgers are 3-10 (.231) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .112.

The Dodgers are 11-1 (.917) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .760.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Cardinals are 14-4 (.778) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Dodgers (third in runs scored).

The Cardinals are 13-6 (.684) after a win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .528.

The Cardinals are 2-11 (.154) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .058.

The Cardinals are 20-13 (.606) this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends

The Dodgers are batting .291 on the road this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .445 against LHP since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters are slugging .464 at home since the 2025 season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .271 this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Cardinals Hitting Stats & Trends

Cardinals hitters are slugging just .386 against RHP since the 2025 season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Cardinals are batting just .218 with two outs since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Cardinals are batting just .217 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

The Cardinals are batting just .208 with two outs 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% this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes since the 2025 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 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.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 17% with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2025 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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