Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/2

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular-season game. The Dodgers have a 20-12 record and are ranked first in their division. However, they are on a three-game losing streak and have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games.

The Cardinals hold a 19-13 record and sit third in their division. They are on a five-game winning streak and have won six of their last 10 games. The game will be held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with a weather forecast of mild temperatures and light rain. The game is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:15 PM on FOX.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a challenging stretch in recent games. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2, with Emmet Sheehan struggling on the mound. Sheehan allowed 4 earned runs and 2 home runs in 4 2/3 innings.

In their previous game against the Miami Marlins, the Dodgers fell short 3-2. Tyler Glasnow pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and 2 home runs. The team’s offense was limited, with only 7 hits and no home runs.

The Dodgers boast a strong lineup with key players like Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy. Ohtani has a .261 batting average and 6 home runs this season. Muncy leads the team with 9 home runs and a .288 batting average.

Dodgers vs Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
  • Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
  • Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -148, Cardinals Moneyline +124

St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals have been on a winning streak, taking their last five games. Their latest win was against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a score of 7-2. In that game, Jordan Walker was outstanding with four hits and two RBIs.

Offensively, the Cardinals have been strong, ranking 3rd in home runs with 43 this season. They hold a .243 batting average, placing them 10th in the league. Their slugging percentage is 7th best, showing their ability to hit for power.

Michael McGreevy is the probable starting pitcher for the next game. He has a 2.97 ERA and has struck out 21 batters this season. His WHIP of 0.90 is impressive and shows his ability to control games on the mound.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored on the moneyline at -148. They have strong hitting and pitching stats, including a batting average of .271 and an ERA of 3.29. The Cardinals, with a moneyline of +124, have a higher ERA of 4.67 and a lower batting average of .243. Based on these stats, the pick is for the Dodgers to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Dodgers’ pitching is solid with a low ERA, while the Cardinals’ ERA is higher at 4.67. Considering the Dodgers’ strong offense and the Cardinals’ struggles in pitching, the projected score could reach above 8.5. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over.