The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-8 last night. Will we see a repeat performance for Game 2 of this four-game series on Friday, May 19?
According to the oddsmakers, the Dodgers have a chance to get one back, as they check in as -125 moneyline favorites on the road. The total is set at 9.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Cardinals vs. Dodgers predictions, odds, and picks below.
Cardinals vs. Dodgers Odds
- Spread: Dodgers -125
- Total: 9
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, May 19
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Location: Busch Stadium – St. Louis, MO
- TV: MLB.TV
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Starting Pitchers
- Cardinals: LHP Steven Matz (0-2, 5.62 ERA, 1.61 WHIP)
Matz hasn’t been great this season, as you can tell with the 5.62 ERA across 41.2 innings. In fact, Matz has allowed four or more earned runs in half (4-of-8) of his starts this season.
- Dodgers: RHP Tony Gonsolin (1-1, 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP)
Gonsolin started his season late, but he has looked impressive while working his pitch count up to the normal level. The Dodgers’ righty has improved with each start, allowing no earned runs across 11 innings pitched over his last two outings.
Cardinals Betting Trends
- Over is 8-1-1 in Cardinals last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Dodgers Betting Trends
- Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
- Over is 13-5 in Dodgers last 18 games following a loss.
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Cardinals vs. Dodgers Predictions
The Cardinals smacked around the Dodgers in a 16-8 rout last night. Dodgers ace Julio Urias gave up six earned runs in three innings pitched. The bullpen was even worse.
St. Louis is no stranger to lighting up the scoreboard with 9+ runs in three of its last five games. Still, the Cardinals have a tough matchup to find that level of success tonight while facing Los Angeles RHP Tony Gonsolin.
The Dodgers’ right-hander has been a revelation this season, allowing just three earned runs in 19 innings pitched. In his last two starts, Gonsolin has been nothing short of a sensation. Pitching a combined 11 innings against formidable opponents like the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, he has managed to keep earned runs off the board while allowing a mere five total hits.
Meanwhile, St. Louis LHP Steven Matz has been generous to opposing batters, allowing four or more earned runs in half of his starts this season. That could be the case against this always-dangerous Dodgers’ lineup.
Let’s take the Dodgers in a bounce-back spot on Friday while sending the better starting pitcher to the mound.
The Pick: Dodgers moneyline (-125) | Place wager at Bet365
