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The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18) will visit the St. Louis Cardinals (20-27), in the final game of a four-game series, Sunday at 2:15 PM ET. On the hill for the Dodgers will be Clayton Kershaw (6-3), opposed by the Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty (3-4).
Despite being on the road the Dodgers are a moderate moneyline favorite (-149) over the Cardinals (+125). The game’s total is set at 8.5.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Dodgers (-149)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -105, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Sunday, May 21, 2023
- Game Time: 2:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSMW
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
Dodgers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Julio Urías | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| 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 |
| Tommy Edman | Day-to-day | Abdominal |
Last Time Out: Dodgers and Cardinals
The Cardinals took down the Dodgers 6-5 yesterday, with Ryan Helsley getting the win (1.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 K) and Nolan Gorman leading the way offensively (going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI). Victor Gonzalez (0.1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Dodgers.
Betting Trends
Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Dodgers have entered the game as favorites 34 times this season and won 22, or 64.7%, of those games. Los Angeles has a record of 8-8 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -149 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 59.8% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in 22 of their 39 chances. The Dodgers are 22-17-0 against the spread in their 39 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | 47 | .323 (5) | .394 (14) | .554 (8) | 3.8% (57) | 16% (34) | 10.3% (73) |
| Mookie Betts | 45 | .250 (97) | .356 (49) | .512 (25) | 5% (28) | 18.3% (56) | 13.9% (18) |
| Max Muncy | 42 | .213 (154) | .360 (42) | .546 (13) | 8.6% (1) | 28% (140) | 17.7% (5) |
| Will Smith | 29 | .314 (-) | .403 (-) | .571 (-) | 5.4% (-) | 9.3% (-) | 14% (-) |
| Miguel Vargas | 44 | .240 (112) | .341 (69) | .432 (76) | 2.4% (114) | 17.1% (45) | 12.9% (29) |
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have been chosen as underdogs in 17 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (41.2%) in those games. St. Louis has a win-loss record of 2-3 when favored by +125 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cardinals have a 44.4% chance of pulling out a win. St. Louis and their opponents have hit the over in 22 of their 40 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Cardinals are 18-22-0 against the spread in their 40 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 46 | .301 (17) | .409 (6) | .511 (27) | 3.4% (72) | 19.7% (73) | 14.4% (17) |
| Nolan Gorman | 42 | .302 (15) | .391 (15) | .640 (2) | 8.1% (3) | 24.8% (116) | 12.4% (36) |
| Nolan Arenado | 45 | .268 (61) | .313 (119) | .448 (69) | 4.5% (36) | 19.7% (73) | 6.6% (131) |
| Tommy Edman | 43 | .273 (57) | .329 (93) | .468 (58) | 3.9% (54) | 15.1% (25) | 7.2% (124) |
| Willson Contreras | 45 | .250 (97) | .333 (80) | .415 (93) | 2.7% (100) | 21% (85) | 10.8% (64) |
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cardinals will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+125). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).