Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/1

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals are set to play at Busch Stadium. The Dodgers hold a record of 20-11 and are ranked first in their division. They have lost their last two games. The Cardinals have a record of 18-13 and are third in their division. They have won their last four games.

The game will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:15 PM. It will be broadcast on SN LA. The weather forecast indicates overcast clouds with a mild breeze. Emmet Sheehan will start for the Dodgers, while Matthew Liberatore will pitch for the Cardinals.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost their last two games against the Miami Marlins, both by one run. They have been consistent with their hitting, getting seven hits in each of those games.

On the pitching side, the Dodgers have shown strength. Their earned run average ranks third in the league at 3.19. Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani both had solid performances in their recent starts, despite the team losses.

Shohei Ohtani has been a key player for the Dodgers. He has a batting average of .273 with six home runs and 13 RBIs. Max Muncy also stands out with a .287 average and leads the team with nine home runs.

Dodgers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -180, Cardinals Moneyline +151

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been performing well in recent games. They won four out of their last five games against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their most recent game ended in a 10-5 victory, showing strong batting with 14 hits and two home runs.

The Cardinals’ batting lineup is contributing to their success. Alec Burleson has a batting average of .277 with four home runs. JJ Wetherholt also plays a key role with a .256 average and seven home runs, leading the team in home runs.

On the pitching side, Matthew Liberatore will start in the next game. He has a 4.75 ERA with 19 strikeouts this season. The Cardinals’ team ERA is 4.76, ranking them 24th in the league, which is an area they might aim to improve.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored to win with a moneyline of -180. They have a strong batting average of .273 and lead in slugging percentage. The Cardinals’ pitching has an ERA of 4.76, which is much higher than the Dodgers’ 3.19. Given these stats, the Dodgers are likely to win, and their strong offense should shine through.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Dodgers’ pitching allows a batting average of .210, while the Cardinals have given up 37 home runs. The Cardinals’ offense ranks 13th in batting average, suggesting they may not score much. With the Dodgers’ solid pitching, the game could stay under 8.5 runs.