The St. Louis Cardinals host the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 3, 2026. First pitch from Busch Stadium is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.
The Dodgers are favored by -145 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Cardinals are +120 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find our MLB picks and Dodgers vs Cardinals prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction
- Dodgers vs Cardinals Pick: Over 9 (-120)
Our Dodgers vs Cardinals best bet is Over 9 total runs in this game. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Dodgers vs Cardinals Odds
| Dodgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +110 | 9 -120o / 100u | -145 |
| Cardinals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -130 | 9 -120o / 100u | +120 |
- Dodgers vs Cardinals moneyline: Dodgers -145, Cardinals +120
- Dodgers vs Cardinals over/under: 9 (-120o / +100u)
- Dodgers vs Cardinals spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+110), Cardinals +1.5 (-130)
Dodgers vs Cardinals Probable Pitchers
| LHP Justin Wrobleski (LAD) | Stat | RHP Dustin May (SL) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | W-L | 3-2 |
| 0.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.5 |
| 1.50 / 3.74 | ERA / xERA | 5.28 / 4.07 |
| 3.15 / 5.05 | FIP / xFIP | 3.87 / 4.17 |
| 5.0 | K-BB% | 11.5 |
| 38.7 | GB% | 44.9 |
| .213 | BABIP | .385 |
| 92 | Stuff+ | 104 |
| 108 | Location+ | 101 |
Dodgers vs Cardinals MLB Betting Preview
Our own Sean Zerillo projects an edge on the total for this matchup
While the consensus line sits at 9, Zerillo projects around 10.06 runs for this game, representing a 4.2% edge against the market, making the over the best choice with a B- grade on our system.
Also, the number of bets and percentage of money show increasing support for this option heading into today's first pitch.
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Dodgers vs Cardinals Pick, Betting Analysis
Dustin May will take the ball for the Cardinals against his former teammates, and he's an important part of this pick.
While he's managed to avoid damage in his most recent starts (only five runs combined in his last four outings), the metrics don't support that trend continuing.
With a 5.28 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP and a .385 BABIP, it's unlikely he gets another quality start against a lineup as stacked as the Dodgers.
Justin Wrobleski is another candidate for regression. He has also shown control issues, with four walks each in two of his last four starts.
The lefty will face a red-hot St. Louis team that has won six straight games and an inspired Jordan Walker, who has 11 hits in his past five contests and a 1.088 OPS versus LHP.
Also, the Cardinals' bullpen ranks 26th in the majors with a 5.03 ERA.
All of this is a promise of an active scoreboard on Sunday afternoon.
Pick: Over 9 (-120, BetMGM)
