The Los Angeles Dodgers will head to St. Louis for game one of a three-game series against the Cardinals in this National League matchup on July 13, 2022. The first pitch for this game is scheduled for 7:45 PM EDT from Busch Stadium.
The Dodgers come into tonight’s game with an eight-game lead in the National League West division. The Cardinals are 2½ games back from the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central.
Last Game Score Records
Dodgers:
- Last Game: Won against the Chicago Cubs 11-9.
- 56-29 overall record
Cardinals:
- Last Game: Won against the Phillies 6-1.
- 46-42 overall record
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Dodgers swept the Chicago Cubs in their four-game series that ended on Sunday. That allowed their winning streak to get to seven games.
Outside of the seven-game winning streak, the Dodgers have won 11 of their last 12 games. While the beginning of the season was a slow start, the Dodgers have turned it on before the All-Star break and have played like the best team in baseball.
As a team, the Dodgers find themselves in the top 10 in just about every major statistic. They are averaging 5.05 runs per game which is second in the MLB.
They have an on-base percentage of 33% which leads the MLB, and their team ERA is 2.96 which also leads the MLB.
Dodgers Lineup Breakdown
- Freddie Freeman has been red hot leading into the All-Star break. The first-year Dodger is hitting .304 with an OPS over .870. Freeman has recorded at least one hit in eight of their last 10 games.
- Trea Turner has also been fantastic for the Dodgers. He is hitting .301 and is leading the team with 17 stolen bases. Turner’s elite speed allows any ball in play to become a chance at a hit.
- Mitch White is the probable starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He has started seven games this season and has a record of 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA.
Cardinals Betting Analysis
The Cardinals, on the other hand, are looking to get to the All-Star break for a reset. They are struggling as a team pretty mightily to finish out the first half of the season.
While the St. Louis Cardinals have not been swept recently, they are 1-5 in their last six three-game series. They have given up their position in the standings as well, falling to second place behind the Brewers.
The Cardinals hit the ball well as a team, with a batting average of .249 overall which is ninth in the MLB. The problem is they are not turning those hits into runs, which leaves them in the middle of the pack, averaging 3.39 runs per game.
Cardinals Lineup Breakdown
- Paul Goldschmidt has been the Cardinals’ best player all season. He is hitting .340 with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs. Goldschmidt has recorded at least one hit in seven of their last 10 games.
- Brendan Donovan has made a name for himself since coming up to the big leagues this season. He is batting .285 and has become a solid utility player for the Cardinals.
- Matthew Liberatore is the probable starting pitcher for the Cardinals tonight. He has started six games and has a 2-1 record with a 4.74 ERA.
MLB Betting Trends
- The Dodgers won their moneyline bet in eight of their last ten games.
- Los Angeles was under the total runs in six of their last ten games.
- The Cardinals won their moneyline bet in three of their last ten games,
- St. Louis was under the total runs in nine of their last ten games.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Betting Preview
The MLB betting odds have the Dodgers as the moneyline favorite. With all of the momentum heading into tonight’s game, the Dodgers are the easy pick.
While there are other MLB teams playing great baseball, the Dodgers are the best in the business currently. They should get the lead early and not look back.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction
Bet on the Los Angeles Dodgers with this free MLB Picks. If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Dodgers’ moneyline, they would have odds around -130.
If the bettor placed the bet at -130 and the Dodgers were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $176.92.
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Cardinals’ moneyline, they would have odds around +145. If the bettor placed the bet at +145 and the Cardinals were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $245.
MLB Pick: Dodgers (-153)
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