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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. Dodgers
The Cardinals take on the Dodgers on Friday, April 28th 2023 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (10-16) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (13-13)
- Date: Friday, April 28th 2023
- Time: 10:10 ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals come into this road contest vs Los Angeles with a below .500 record (10-16). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 5th. St. Louis will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 5-8 away from home.
St. Louis' record vs. the runline is just 12-14 despite being favored 16 times through 26 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 12-14 with an average betting line of 9.
Jack Flaherty gets the start for the Cardinals with a below .500 record at 2-2. Through five appearances, Jack Flaherty has an ERA of 3.29. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .202 against him. So far, Flaherty has given up three home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .320. Flaherty has a WHIP of 1.35, with 19 walks allowed.
St. Louis' offense enters play with the 15th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.5 runs per game. The Cardinals have combined to hit .269, which ranks 4th in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 32 home runs (10th). St. Louis' overall OBP of .342 is good for 3rd in the league.
Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Los Angeles enters play ranked 2nd in the NL West with a .500 record sitting at NL West. The Dodgers hope to avoid dropping below .500 at home, as they are currently 6-6 at Dodger Stadium.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 24 of their 26 games, Los Angeles' record vs. the runline is just 11-15. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 15-10.
Los Angeles starter Dustin May takes the mound with an overall record of 2-1. Through five appearances, Dustin May has an ERA of 3.07. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .167. Dustin May has given up one home run leading to a WOBA allowed of .235. With a total of 10 walks, May has a WHIP of .92.
Los Angeles enters play averaging 5.1 runs per game, placing them 7th in the MLB. As a team, the Dodgers are batting a healthy .223, placing them 26th in the league. So far, the team has made up for a low batting average by hitting the long ball. Currently, Los Angeles ranks 2nd in home runs, with a total of 45 deep shots. Throughout the season, Los Angeles is ranked 18th in OBP (.317).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. Dodgers
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and St. Louis, the Dodgers are the betting favorite at -142 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 58.68%. The MLB predictive models shows the best bet for today's game being taking Los Angeles on the moneyline, as they are primed to come up big with their bats and on the mound.
Recommended Betting Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
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