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The Los Angeles Angels (15-14) will visit the St. Louis Cardinals (10-19), Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series. Steven Matz (0-4) is the starter for the Cardinals, and Patrick Sandoval (2-1) for the Angels.
The oddsmakers have spoken, making the Cardinals (-135) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Angels (+115) at home. The game’s total is 9.
Cardinals vs. Angels Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-135)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
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When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Angels
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:45 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSMW
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Wainwright | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Packy Naughton | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Angels Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Stassi | 10-Day Injured List | Hip |
| Jared Walsh | 10-Day Injured List | Head |
| Austin Warren | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ryan Tepera | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| José Quijada | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jose Marte | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chris Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Davis Daniel | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Logan O’Hoppe | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Angels
The Cardinals’ matchup Tuesday versus the Dodgers ended in a 6-3 loss. Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 in the defeat, while Zack Thompson threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up two earned runs on one hit while striking out one en route to taking the loss.
The Angels took down the Brewers 3-0 Tuesday. Shohei Ohtani led the way offensively after going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI, and Jose Suarez got the win, pitching five innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out six.
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Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have won eight, or 53.3%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season. St. Louis is 6-6 this season when entering a game favored by -135 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Cardinals, based on the moneyline, is 57.4%. Games involving St. Louis have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 13 of 29 chances this season. In 29 games with a spread this season, the Cardinals are 12-17-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 29 | .306 (22) | .405 (14) | .509 (37) | 3.2% (79) | 13.5% (20) | 13.5% (35) |
| Tommy Edman | 28 | .267 (69) | .357 (60) | .477 (50) | 4.1% (52) | 14.4% (27) | 11.3% (56) |
| Nolan Gorman | 28 | .267 (69) | .362 (49) | .522 (33) | 5.8% (21) | 27.9% (146) | 13.5% (35) |
| Willson Contreras | 28 | .275 (59) | .356 (62) | .407 (102) | 1.9% (126) | 18.3% (61) | 10.6% (67) |
| Alec Burleson | 27 | .231 (-) | .286 (-) | .436 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 11.9% (-) | 6.0% (-) |
Angels Betting Records and Team Stats
The Angels have been victorious in three of the nine contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Los Angeles has a mark of 2-3 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +115 or worse on the moneyline. The Angels have an implied victory probability of 46.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 14 of their 29 opportunities. In 29 games with a line this season, the Angels have a mark of 12-17-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | 29 | .294 (36) | .361 (51) | .541 (25) | 5.8% (21) | 21.5% (91) | 9.9% (79) |
| Hunter Renfroe | 28 | .259 (81) | .325 (103) | .519 (35) | 5.8% (21) | 20.0% (72) | 9.2% (91) |
| Mike Trout | 28 | .308 (20) | .395 (17) | .589 (9) | 5.6% (26) | 27.4% (139) | 11.3% (56) |
| Taylor Ward | 29 | .208 (163) | .320 (111) | .311 (165) | 2.4% (109) | 20.8% (84) | 12.0% (48) |
| Anthony Rendon | 24 | .246 (-) | .368 (-) | .290 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 12.6% (-) | 14.9% (-) |
Cardinals vs. Angels Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cardinals will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-135). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).
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