Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 21, 2023

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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)

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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).

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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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