Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 20, 2023

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In the third game of a four-game series at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals (19-27) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (29-17), Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. Noah Syndergaard (1-3) is the starter for the Dodgers, and Miles Mikolas (2-1) for the Cardinals.

The moneyline odds for the game between the Dodgers (-110) and Cardinals (-109) suggest a close contest. The game’s total is set at 9.5.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-110)

Total

9.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -114)

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When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Cardinals

  • Game Day: Saturday, May 20, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Stadium: Busch Stadium

Dodgers Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Dustin May 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Michael Grove 15-Day Injured List Groin
Gavin Lux 60-Day Injured List Knee
Ryan Pepiot 60-Day Injured List Oblique
Jimmy Nelson 60-Day Injured List Elbow
J.P. Feyereisen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Blake Treinen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Daniel Hudson 60-Day Injured List Knee
Walker Buehler 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Álex Reyes 60-Day Injured List Shoulder

Cardinals Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Dylan Carlson 10-Day Injured List Ankle
Tyler O’Neill 10-Day Injured List Back
Jake Woodford 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Packy Naughton 60-Day Injured List Forearm
Wilking Rodriguez 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Tommy Edman Day-to-day Abdominal

Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cardinals

These squads play again following the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory over the Cardinals yesterday. Tony Gonsolin (5.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 3 K) earned the win for the Dodgers. Mookie Betts went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Steven Matz (4.2 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 6 K) took the loss on the mound for the Cardinals.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Dodgers have been favored 34 times and won 22, or 64.7%, of those games. Los Angeles is 22-12 this season when entering a game favored by -110 or more on the moneyline. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 52.4% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 21 of their 38 games with a total. The Dodgers have an ATS record of 21-17-0 in 38 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Freddie Freeman 46 .317 (6) .388 (15) .546 (14) 3.8% (55) 16.3% (38) 10.5% (70)
Mookie Betts 44 .251 (93) .360 (48) .521 (22) 5.1% (26) 18.3% (55) 14.2% (17)
Max Muncy 41 .219 (150) .368 (36) .562 (8) 8.8% (1) 28.1% (140) 18.1% (4)
Will Smith 28 .314 (-) .406 (-) .571 (-) 5.5% (-) 9.4% (-) 14.1% (-)
Miguel Vargas 43 .239 (111) .343 (63) .430 (78) 2.4% (113) 17.5% (50) 13.3% (25)

Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cardinals have been victorious in seven, or 41.2%, of the 17 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. St. Louis has a mark of 7-10 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by -109 or worse on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 52.2% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with St. Louis have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 21 of 39 chances this season. The Cardinals have an against the spread record of 18-21-0 in 39 games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Paul Goldschmidt 45 .301 (16) .407 (6) .514 (27) 3.4% (71) 19.6% (71) 14.2% (17)
Nolan Gorman 41 .294 (26) .382 (20) .618 (2) 7.6% (5) 25.5% (118) 12.1% (37)
Nolan Arenado 44 .263 (75) .309 (121) .447 (70) 4.6% (35) 19.6% (71) 6.7% (130)
Willson Contreras 44 .250 (95) .335 (81) .419 (89) 2.7% (99) 21.4% (89) 11% (56)
Tommy Edman 42 .272 (59) .329 (91) .463 (60) 4% (51) 15.4% (28) 7.4% (119)

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Cardinals will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-109). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (9.5 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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