LA Dodgers (71-51) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (60-61)
August 17, 2024 7:15 pm EDT
The Line: St. Louis Cardinals +165 / LA Dodgers -196; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a St. Louis Cardinals vs LA Dodgers Prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 17th, at Busch Stadium.
Can Dodgers Offense Step Up Again?
The Dodgers’ offense scored seven runs on Friday, and that was enough for the victory. The five runs in one inning was the difference in them securing the win. Kevin Keirmaier had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in four RIBs. In this game, the offense needs to be good, but the pitching also needs to be better. If the pitching struggles again, life is going to be tough again. The Dodgers are averaging 4.93 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.09 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 8th in the league. Shohei Ohtani has hit 37 home runs and driven in 86 RBIs. The Dodgers will meet the Mariners after this series.
Pallante Starts for the Cardinals
The Cardinals blew the game against the Dodgers on Friday. The Cardinals gave up five runs in the 6th inning and that led to the defeat. The Cardinals are averaging 4.09 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.62 runs per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 21st in the league. Alec Burleson has hit 20 home runs and driven in 68 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Cardinals will be Andre Pallante who sits with a 4-6 record and an ERA of 4.21. In his last start against the Kansas City Royals, he went 5.2 innings, giving up three hits and one run.
Why the Cardinals Will Beat the Dodgers
- The Cardinals have won seven of their last eight games against NL West opponents following a home loss.
- The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games at Busch Stadium following a win.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line each of their last seven night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven road games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
St. Louis Cardinals vs LA Dodgers Prediction
Pallante’s last start came against the Royals, and he dominated, giving up only one run, and he’s going to dominate again here. The Dodgers’ offense is good overall, but they aren’t going to run up the score, and it’s going to be the Cardinals that are going to come out on top. It might not be a popular pick, but the Cardinals are one of my favorite plays on the board for Saturday. Back the Cardinals on the money line.
