Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 5

Masyn Winn and the St. Louis Cardinals take the field on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium against Emmet Sheehan, who is starting for the Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Oddsmakers list the Dodgers as -202 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Cardinals +168 moneyline odds to win. Los Angeles is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The total for the matchup has been set at 9 runs.

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Dodgers-Cardinals game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Dodgers vs. Cardinals Game Information & Odds

• When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
• How to watch on TV: MLB Network, SportsNet LA, and FDSMW

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction

• Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Cardinals 4
• Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
• Win Probabilities: Dodgers 55%, Cardinals 45%

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Betting Insights

• This season, the Dodgers have won 58 out of the 97 games, or 59.8%, in which they've been favored.
• This season Los Angeles has won 27 of its 36 games, or 75%, when favored by at least -202 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Dodgers, based on the moneyline, is 66.9%.
• The Cardinals have come away with 29 wins in the 59 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• St. Louis has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +168 or worse on the moneyline this season.
• The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 37.3% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Dodgers Recent Betting Performance

• The Dodgers were the moneyline favorite for eight of their last 10 games, and they finished 4-4 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups, the Dodgers have not combined with their opponents to go over the total (all 10 had set totals).
• The Dodgers have a 4-6-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Dodgers Recent Stats

Dodgers Player Insights

• Shohei Ohtani has gone yard 38 times in the 2025 campaign while driving in 73 runs, both totals that lead the Dodgers.
• Of all batters in the majors, Ohtani ranks third in homers and 13th in RBI.
• Ohtani has collected a hit in four straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .300 with a double and three walks.
• Mookie Betts has 15 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 42 walks while hitting .231.
• Including all major league hitters, Betts is 125th in homers and 87th in RBI.
• Will Smith has a team-best batting average of .321.
• Freddie Freeman has 29 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 40 walks while hitting .308.
• Freeman takes a seven-game streak with at least one hit into this one. During his last 10 outings he is batting .390 with two doubles, three home runs, three walks and 10 RBIs.

Dodgers Team Props

Cardinals Recent Betting Performance

• In five games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Cardinals have a record of 3-2.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Cardinals and their opponents have combined to hit the over three times.
• Over their last 10 games, the Cardinals are 4-6-0 against the spread.

Cardinals Recent Stats

Cardinals Player Insights

• Brendan Donovan has 24 doubles, nine home runs and 39 walks while batting .279.
• Among all hitters in the majors, Donovan's home run total ranks 159th and his RBI tally ranks 137th.
• Alec Burleson's .281 batting average leads his team.
• Burleson is currently 91st in homers and 83rd in RBI in the big leagues.
• Willson Contreras has been a significant run producer for the Cardinals with 15 home runs and 63 runs batted in.
• Winn has 24 doubles, eight home runs and 28 walks while hitting .270.

Cardinals Team Props

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