Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

The St. Louis Cardinals (18-26) will host the Los Angeles Dodgers (28-16), Thursday at 7:45 PM ET, in the first of a four-game series. Julio Urias (5-3) is the starter for the Dodgers, and Adam Wainwright for the Cardinals.

Sportsbooks have set the Dodgers as the moderate moneyline favorites (-154) on the road versus the Cardinals (+129). The total for the Dodgers-Cardinals game is set at 8.5.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-154)

Total

8.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)

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

Game Day: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Game Time: 7:45 PM ET
TV Channel: MLBN
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Stadium: Busch Stadium

Dodgers Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
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
Dustin May	Day-to-day	Elbow

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

Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cardinals

The Dodgers were vicotrious 7-3 over the Twins yesterday in their last game. James Outman went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively while Brusdar Graterol was earned the victory after throwing 1 1/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.

The Cardinals defeated the Brewers 3-0 yesterday, with Matthew Liberatore getting the win while pitching five innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out six. Paul DeJong went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to pace the Cardinals’ offense.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Dodgers have won 26 out of the 40 games, or 65%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, Los Angeles has won 12 of its 22 games, or 54.5%, when favored by at least -154 on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 60.6% chance to win. Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 23 of their 44 games with a total this season. In 44 games with a spread this season, the Dodgers are 25-19-0 ATS.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Freddie Freeman	44	.310 (9)	.382 (20)	.511 (29)	3.5% (67)	17.1% (46)	11.1% (57)
Mookie Betts	42	.250 (97)	.360 (49)	.506 (33)	4.8% (30)	19% (63)	14.3% (16)
Max Muncy	39	.221 (146)	.372 (30)	.557 (9)	8.5% (1)	28% (142)	18.3% (4)
Will Smith	26	.330 (-)	.415 (-)	.608 (-)	5.9% (-)	7.6% (-)	13.6% (-)
James Outman	43	.264 (76)	.354 (53)	.549 (12)	5.5% (19)	33.5% (168)	9.8% (78)

Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cardinals have been victorious in seven, or 36.8%, of the 19 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, St. Louis has come away with a win one times in four chances when named as an underdog of at least +129 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cardinals have a 43.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. St. Louis and their opponents have gone over in 23 of their 44 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cardinals have posted a record of 20-24-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Paul Goldschmidt	43	.306 (14)	.395 (13)	.524 (20)	3.6% (63)	20.5% (79)	11.8% (47)
Nolan Gorman	39	.283 (43)	.378 (24)	.583 (5)	6.8% (8)	24.3% (115)	12.8% (31)
Nolan Arenado	42	.263 (77)	.308 (127)	.439 (75)	4.3% (43)	19.5% (67)	6.5% (134)
Tommy Edman	40	.276 (55)	.333 (88)	.470 (56)	4.1% (48)	15% (25)	7.5% (119)
Willson Contreras	42	.252 (94)	.341 (66)	.391 (112)	1.7% (141)	21.4% (90)	11.6% (51)

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions

We pick that the Dodgers will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-154). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).