Introduction

Two National League titans collide as the St. Louis Cardinals hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in an eagerly anticipated MLB showdown. With the Cardinals struggling to find their footing away from home and the Dodgers demonstrating solid form in their own ballpark, this contest is bound to offer an intriguing betting preview.

Game Time

The action is set for Wednesday, August 6 at 04:10 PM ET under the lights at Dodger Stadium, where betting trends often align closely with the final results.

Odds & Spread Line

St. Louis Cardinals: +175
Los Angeles Dodgers: -238
Over/Under Line: 9.0

Latest Team Records

St. Louis Cardinals: 57-57 (Win %: 0.5)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 65-48 (Win %: 0.575)

Injury Report

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Los Angeles Dodgers are missing Kirby Yates (Back), listed as 15-Day-IL; Roki Sasaki (Shoulder), listed as 60-Day-IL.

Key Player Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

• Ivan Herrera: 0.31 AVG, 10 HR, 40 RBI
• Alec Burleson: 0.281 AVG, 14 HR, 49 RBI
• Willson Contreras: 0.256 AVG, 15 HR, 63 RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Shohei Ohtani: 0.274 AVG, 38 HR, 73 RBI
• Will Smith: 0.321 AVG, 14 HR, 50 RBI
• Freddie Freeman: 0.305 AVG, 13 HR, 61 RBI

Team Analysis

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals may be holding a .500 record, but their road performance has been less than stellar, as evidenced by their 25-34 away record. Despite a rather rocky road form, key standouts like Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, and Willson Contreras have been consistently delivering at the plate. Their offensive contributions, however, have not been enough to propel the team to a winning streak on the road.

Looking at their recent performance, the Cardinals seem to be stuck in a rut, with a 2-3 record in their last five games and a disappointing 3-7 in their last ten. They have been averaging 4.2 runs per game recently, indicating a struggle to find consistent scoring. The Cardinals will need to turn their road form around and leverage their offensive prowess to make a dent in this matchup.

• Batting Average: 0.249
• Total Runs Scored: 498
• Home Runs: 109
• OPS: 0.706
• ERA: 4.17
• WHIP: 1.28

Away Record: 25-34 • Home Record: 32-24
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (4.2 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 3-7 (3.1 RPG)

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Los Angeles Dodgers

On the opposite side of the diamond, the Dodgers have been demonstrating a solid form at home, reflected in their 36-22 home record. This, coupled with their better overall win percentage, gives them an edge in this matchup. Key standouts like Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, and Freddie Freeman have been instrumental in maintaining the team’s rhythm and consistency at the plate.

With a recent 3-2 record in their last five games and a 5-5 draw in their last ten, the Dodgers are maintaining a neutral tone in terms of momentum. They have been scoring an average of 4.4 runs per game recently, hinting at a more consistent offensive strategy. If they continue their strong home form, they could capitalize on the Cardinals’ road struggles and secure a victory.

• Batting Average: 0.253
• Total Runs Scored: 578
• Home Runs: 165
• OPS: 0.765
• ERA: 4.16
• WHIP: 1.31

Away Record: 30-26 • Home Record: 36-22
Last 5 Games: 3-2 (4.4 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (3.9 RPG)

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Head-to-Head History

St. Louis Cardinals lead 3–2 (Last 5 games)

• August 05, 2025: STL 6 @ LAD 12
• August 04, 2025: STL 3 @ LAD 2
• June 08, 2025: LAD 7 @ STL 3
• June 07, 2025: LAD 1 @ STL 2
• June 06, 2025: LAD 0 @ STL 5

Over/Under Trends

St. Louis Cardinals’ last 10 games have averaged 8.1 total runs per game, with 4 of those going over the posted total of 9.0.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ last 10 games have seen an average of 7.1 combined runs, with 1 game clearing the same line of 9.0.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

The Dodgers’ momentum, solid home record, and their recent scoring consistency all point to their ability to capitalize on the Cardinals’ road weaknesses. Given their form and the Cardinals’ recent struggles, we expect the Dodgers to come out on top.

We’re backing the Los Angeles Dodgers to get the job done.

Over/Under Prediction

The Los Angeles Dodgers are scoring 4.4 runs per game across their last five, and the St. Louis Cardinals are at 4.2. Recent form suggests where this total might land.

These teams are combining for 8.6 runs per game recently — below the posted total of 9.0, a crucial pivot point in betting markets. Our pick is Under 9.0.

Bookmakers

Lines retrieved from: BetOnline.ag, LowVig.ag, FanDuel, MyBookie.ag, Caesars, DraftKings, Bovada, Fanatics, BetMGM, BetUS, BetRivers.

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