Dodgers vs Cardinals Free Pick, Preview & Betting Odds For Saturday, May 20th
Take a look at our free Dodgers against Cardinals pick and preview for the MLB match scheduled at Busch Stadium. Observe which team we believe will clinch the win in this MLB competition.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals MLB Pick & Preview
- Sport: MLB
- Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals
- Where: St. Louis at Busch Stadium
- Date: Saturday, May 20th
Dodgers & Cardinals Projected Lineups
Dodgers Records & Recent Play
The Dodgers have played 46 games so far this season, with an above .500 record (29-17) placing them 1st in the NL West. Thus far, Los Angeles has competed in 14 series and holds a 9-4 record. The Dodgers have a home record of 17-7 and a road record of 12-10.
Los Angeles currently has an above .500 record against the runline (25-21). So far, they have been favored in 42 of their 46 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 24-21 with an average betting line of 8.
Cardinals Records & Recent Play
After playing 46 games, The Cardinals currently have a below .500 record of 19-27, placing them 5th in the NL Central. So far, they have played in 14 different series', going 5-8. The Cardinals' home record is currently at 9-15, while they hold a 10-12 record on the road.
St. Louis' record against the runline stands at 22-24, even though they have been favored in 25 of their 46 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 24-22.
The Dodgers Seek Another Win Over The Cardinals
Tony Gonsolin put in an outstanding display on the mound, as the Dodgers emerged victorious with a 5-0 win over the Cardinals. Gonsolin did not concede any runs in his five innings of work to earn the win. With one home run among 10 total hits, Los Angeles put up a decent offensive performance. The over/under line going into this game was 8.5. With their combined five runs, the teams fell below that figure.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Matchup
Noah Syndergaard heads into the game with an overall record of 1-3 and an ERA of 5.95. In his three appearances on the road, he has an ERA of 9.75 and record of 0-1. At home, he has put together a mark of 1-2 and ERA of 3.71. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.38, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .304. Teams facing him have amassed a slugging percentage of .493.
Noah Syndergaard is coming off an outing against the Twins in which he gave up two runs and four hits across four innings. Even though he took a no-decision, the Dodgers won by a score of 9-8.
Starter Miles Mikolas comes in with an overall record of 2-1 for the Cardinals. Having made nine appearances, his ERA is 4.91 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.9. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.56 and an OBP of .358.
Miles Mikolas finished with a quality start and a win in his last appearance, as the Cardinals took down the Red Sox by final score of 9-1. Mikolas gave up one run and four hits across six innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers Hitting Breakdown
With 46 games under their belt, the Dodgers are ranked 4th in the league at 5.4 runs per game. Los Angeles has gone deep 75 times, ranking them 2nd in home runs. Their overall batting average is .232, .206 on the road, and .246 at home.
Los Angeles Dodgers Top Hitters On The Road
St. Louis Cardinals Hitting Breakdown
Offensively, the Cardinals, come into the game ranked 8th in the league with an average of 5.0 runs per game. In the home run category, St. Louis is ranked 5th, with 65 deep shots. When it comes to batting average, they have collectively hit .261. This mark includes hitting .243 on the road and .266 at home.
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Dodgers have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 3-2 performance on the runline.
- On the other side, the Cardinals have gone 4-1 (SU) and 4-1 in their previous five home contests.
- In their previous ten games, Dodgers have won 8-2 as favorites and 4-6 as underdogs.
- 4-6 is the record of the Cardinals as the favorite, while their record as the underdog stands at 5-5.
