In this article, we will formulate a Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 5th at Dodger Stadium in the second game of this series, with the Cardinals having the 1-0 lead. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 65-48 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 35-22 home record and 55-55 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-3 home defeat by the Cardinals, and are 4-5 in their last 9 games. Under is 10-0-1 in their last 11 games, and they are playing the Blue Jays and the Angels next.
The Dodgers have a .253 batting average this season, a .328 OBP, and a .437 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 119 hits, in RBI, with 73, and in home runs, with 38. Will Smith is the team’s best hitter with a .321 batting average.
Emmet Sheehan (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers, and he has a 2-2 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.
Saint Louis Cardinals Preview
The Saint Louis Cardinals have a 57-57 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the NL Central. The Cardinals have a 25-33 road record and are 57-51 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-2 road victory over the Dodgers, and are 3-6 in their last 9 games. Under is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and are playing the Rockies and the Cubs next.
The Cardinals have a .249 batting average this season, a .318 OBP, and a .387 Slugging percentage. Saint Louis’ pitching staff has a 4.17 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Brendan Donovan leads the Cardinals with 112 hits, while Alec Burleson is the team’s best hitter with a .281 batting average. Wilson Contreras leads the team in RBI, with 63, adding a team-high 15 home runs.
Miles Mikolas (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cardinals, and he has a 6-8 record, 4.83 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven night games against the Cardinals following a loss.
- The Cardinals have lost each of their last seven road games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games against National League opponents following a win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last four night games against the Cardinals at Dodger Stadium following a loss.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in five of their last six night games against the Cardinals at Dodger Stadium.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The underdogs have won eight of the Dodgers’ last 10 games at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 games at Dodger Stadium.
- The Cardinals have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against the Dodgers.
- The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against the Dodgers.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Dodgers’ last 11 games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Cardinals’ last five night games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last six home games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Cardinals’ last eight night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (165).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for walks this season (406).
- The Cardinals rank 30th in the league for triples this season (4).
- The Cardinals rank 29th in the league for strikeouts this season (825).
Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction
The Cardinals are 3-1 in their last 4 overall meetings against the Dodgers, and have won their previous series this season in Saint Louis with 2-1 wins. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings.
In this Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as -190 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have a better overall record and have been very strong at home, while the Cardinals have been struggling on the road. I will not place my hard-earned money on Miles Mikolas to carry the Cardinals to a win in Dodger Stadium, so I’m on the Dodgers in this one. LA has the third-best offense in the league, and I don’t expect them to drop a second straight home game to a Cardinals team that was 2-6 in their last 8 games prior to yesterday’s win. Lay the chalk and take the Los Angeles Dodgers for the bounce-back win at home today.