LA Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Player Props (Saturday, Aug. 17)
by Brady Trettenero in MLB Baseball
Updated Aug 17, 2024 · 11:40 AM PDT
Jul 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (28) pitches during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY SportsWe’ve made our Dodgers vs Cardinals prediction for Saturday’s MLB matchupThe Saturday MLB odds favor the Dodgers, with Los Angeles listed as -135 favoritesRead below for Dodgers vs Cardinals prediction, odds, and player props for August 17th
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals clash in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET, with the game being broadcast on FOX.
The Dodgers enter the game as -135 moneyline favorites, while the Cardinals are +115 underdogs. The run line is set at Dodgers -1.5 with +115 odds, and the over/under for total runs is 9.
Here is our Dodgers vs Cardinals prediction for Saturday, along with MLB player props to wager on.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction – August 17
The Dodgers managed to secure a nailbiting 7-6 victory in the series opener, despite missing Tyler Glasnow, who hit the 15-day IL with elbow tendinitis. Rookie Justin Wrobleski rose to the occasion, notching his first big league win.
Los Angeles has been on a roll, winning six of their last eight games, and they seem poised to continue their winning ways. LA’s World Series odds are shifting as the team begins to look like the contender oddsmakers projected.
On the flip side, the Cardinals are in a bit of a rut, having dropped five straight games and falling two games under .500 for the first time since mid-June. They’ve got a challenging stretch coming up, with 22 games against teams above .500. It’s crunch time for the Cards.
For Saturday’s showdown, the Dodgers turn to Bobby Miller (1-2, 8.07 ERA), who absolutely dominated the Cardinals in his only previous start against them back on March 29. In that gem, Miller tossed six shutout innings, giving up just two hits while striking out 11 and walking none.
MillerVSPallante
| 1-2 | Record | 4-6 |
| 8.07 | ERA | 4.21 |
| 1.83 | WHIP | 1.36 |
| 1.50 | K/BB | 1.89 |
| 12.00 | Road ERA | 5.30 |
The Cardinals counter with Andre Pallante (4-6, 4.21 ERA), who has been a bit up and down recently. He’s had some strong outings, allowing one earned run or less in four of his last seven starts, but he’s also struggled with his control, walking 14 batters against 29 strikeouts in that span.
Given the Dodgers’ hot streak, Miller’s previous dominance against the Cards, and St. Louis’ current skid, I’m backing the Boys in Blue to come out on top.
LA-STL Pick:
Dodgers ML (-135)
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Los Angeles vs St. Louis Odds
The oddsmakers have the Dodgers as clear favorites in this one, with a moneyline of -135. That means you’d need to lay down $135 to win $100 on a Dodgers victory. The implied probability of a Dodgers win sits at 57.6%.
On the flip side, the Cardinals are +115 underdogs, meaning a $100 bet would net you $115 if they pull off the upset. The implied probability of a Cardinals win is 46.5%.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -1.5 (+115) | -135 | Over 9 (-115) |
| Cardinals | +1.5 (-135) | -105 | Under 9 (-105) |
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Odds as of Aug. 17, at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The run line of Dodgers -1.5 at +115 odds suggests that Los Angeles is expected to win by at least two runs. If you think the Dodgers will win but only by one run, you’d be better off taking them on the moneyline.
The over/under of 9 runs leans slightly towards the over at -115 odds, suggesting that the oddsmakers anticipate a relatively high-scoring game.
It’s also worth noting some key ATS trends. The Dodgers are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games, while the Cardinals are just 1-4 ATS during their current five-game losing streak. Additionally, the Cardinals are 0-5 ATS in Pallante’s last five starts.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Player Props
When it comes to player props, there are a few key names to watch. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 37 homers and 86 RBIs, but he’s been struggling lately, hitting just .164 in August. I’d be cautious about backing his MLB props in this one.
Cold stretch for Shohei Ohtani continues
He's 10-for-70 (.143 AVG) over his last 17 games
— Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) August 17, 2024
Mookie Betts, on the other hand, has been on a tear since coming off the IL, going 8-for-20 with two homers. I like him to go over his total bases prop.
For the Cardinals, Alec Burleson has been a standout, leading the team with 20 home runs and 68 RBIs. He’s a solid bet to go over his RBI prop in this game.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Injury Report
Injuries have been a big story for the Dodgers’ pitching staff. Along with Glasnow’s recent IL trip, the team is missing starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin, Emmet Sheehan, and River Ryan. This has forced them to lean on young guns like Wrobleski and Miller.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, have a fairly clean injury report, with no major issues expected to impact Saturday’s game.
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