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The Los Angeles Angels (17-14) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (10-21), who will be trying to stop a five-game losing skid, Thursday at 1:15 PM ET, at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals will hand the ball to Jack Flaherty (2-3), and the Angels will counter with Griffin Canning (1-0).
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Cardinals (-140) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Angels (+119) at home. The total for this contest is set at 8.5.
Cardinals vs. Angels Odds
Run Line
St. Louis Cardinals (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cardinals (-140)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -121, Under: +101)
When, Where, at What Time is Cardinals vs. Angels
- Game Day: Thursday, May 4, 2023
- Game Time: 1:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Walsh | 10-Day Injured List | Head |
| Max Stassi | 10-Day Injured List | Hip |
| Austin Warren | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| José Quijada | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Davis Daniel | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jose Marte | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chris Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Logan O’Hoppe | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Cardinals and Angels
Ryan Tepera (1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 K) was credited with a win in the Angels’ 6-4 victory over the Cardinals yesterday. Jake Lamb led the way offensively, going 1-for-1 with a home run and an RBI. Giovanny Gallegos (1.0 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Cardinals.
Betting Trends
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have won eight, or 50%, of the 16 games they’ve played as favorites this season. St. Louis has entered 12 games this season favored by -140 or more and is 6-6 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.3% chance of a victory for the Cardinals. St. Louis and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 14 of their 31 opportunities. The Cardinals are 12-19-0 against the spread in their 31 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 31 | .296 (29) | .396 (17) | .496 (47) | 3% (84) | 15.7% (32) | 12.7% (42) |
| Nolan Gorman | 29 | .277 (51) | .367 (51) | .553 (20) | 6.5% (9) | 28.7% (150) | 13% (39) |
| Tommy Edman | 30 | .255 (91) | .340 (75) | .447 (65) | 3.8% (61) | 15.2% (30) | 10.5% (71) |
| Willson Contreras | 30 | .276 (53) | .357 (60) | .408 (97) | 1.8% (131) | 19.6% (71) | 10.7% (66) |
| Nolan Arenado | 31 | .244 (104) | .300 (137) | .328 (154) | 1.6% (140) | 21.7% (98) | 7.8% (114) |
Angels Betting Records and Team Stats
The Angels have been chosen as underdogs in 10 games this year and have walked away with the win four times (40%) in those games. Los Angeles has a win-loss record of 3-3 when favored by +119 or worse by bookmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Angels have a 45.7% chance of walking away with the win. Los Angeles and their opponents have gone over in 15 of their 31 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Angels have posted a record of 14-17-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | 30 | .307 (20) | .370 (43) | .553 (20) | 5.6% (25) | 20.6% (83) | 9.5% (85) |
| Mike Trout | 30 | .296 (29) | .388 (24) | .583 (11) | 6% (14) | 27.6% (142) | 11.2% (61) |
| Hunter Renfroe | 30 | .256 (87) | .318 (114) | .496 (47) | 5.4% (30) | 20.2% (78) | 8.5% (101) |
| Taylor Ward | 31 | .219 (149) | .323 (102) | .342 (146) | 3% (84) | 21.1% (89) | 11.3% (59) |
| Anthony Rendon | 26 | .250 (92) | .375 (34) | .289 (172) | 0% (165) | 12.5% (17) | 15.6% (15) |
Cardinals vs. Angels Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Cardinals vs. Angels sees the Cardinals (-140 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.