Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 19, 2023

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (28-17) and St. Louis Cardinals (19-26) will clash on Friday at Busch Stadium, with first pitch at 8:15 PM ET. Tony Gonsolin (1-1) is the starter for the Dodgers, and Steven Matz (0-4) for the Cardinals.

Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Dodgers are favored to win (-130) over the Cardinals (+109). The game has an over/under set at 9 runs.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-130)

Total

9 Runs (Over: -101, Under: -120)

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

  • Game Day: Friday, May 19, 2023
  • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MLBN
  • 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
Tyler O’Neill 10-Day Injured List Back
Dylan Carlson 10-Day Injured List Ankle
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 Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 16-8 yesterday, with Adam Wainwright getting the win (5.2 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 1 K) and Willson Contreras leading the way offensively (going 2-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI). Julio Urias (3.0 IP, 6 R, 6 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Dodgers.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

The Dodgers have been favorites in 33 games this season and won 21 (63.6%) of those contests. Los Angeles has entered 26 games this season favored by -130 or more and is 15-11 in those contests. The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.5% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. Games involving Los Angeles have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 21 of 37 chances this season. The Dodgers are 20-17-0 ATS in their 37 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Freddie Freeman 45 .313 (7) .382 (20) .536 (18) 3.9% (54) 16.7% (44) 10.8% (62)
Mookie Betts 43 .252 (96) .359 (49) .509 (31) 4.7% (31) 18.8% (63) 14.1% (16)
Max Muncy 40 .222 (144) .373 (29) .570 (8) 8.9% (1) 27.8% (140) 18.3% (4)
Will Smith 27 .317 (-) .407 (-) .584 (-) 5.7% (-) 8.1% (-) 13.8% (-)
James Outman 44 .264 (75) .351 (58) .541 (14) 5.4% (20) 33.3% (168) 9.5% (80)

Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cardinals have been victorious in seven, or 43.8%, of the 16 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, St. Louis has come away with a win three times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least +109 or longer on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 47.8% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with St. Louis have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 21 of 38 chances this season. The Cardinals have posted a record of 18-20-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Paul Goldschmidt 44 .302 (21) .400 (10) .517 (25) 3.5% (70) 20% (75) 13% (30)
Nolan Gorman 40 .295 (27) .386 (16) .629 (1) 7.8% (4) 24.2% (115) 12.4% (33)
Nolan Arenado 43 .263 (76) .311 (121) .451 (67) 4.7% (31) 19.5% (67) 6.8% (127)
Tommy Edman 41 .274 (60) .331 (92) .467 (58) 4.1% (49) 14.9% (23) 7.4% (120)
Willson Contreras 43 .256 (89) .343 (63) .429 (81) 2.8% (93) 21.9% (97) 11.2% (55)

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions

Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Cardinals to earn the win (+109 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (9 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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