The Los Angeles Dodgers (66-48) host the St. Louis Cardinals (57-58) at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are stronger at home and have better recent form, aiming to clinch the series after evening it 1-1. The Cardinals have struggled on the road in the second half and come in with a weaker pitching staff and less consistent offense.
Key Factors to Consider
Dodgers have a 36-22 home record and are currently on an upswing after a strong late-game rally in the previous matchup. Cardinals are 25-34 away and have no series win in the season's second half, highlighting offence and pitching inconsistency.
Recent meetings favor the Dodgers, who evened the current series at 1-1 and are generally dominant at home versus the Cardinals.
No critical injury reports impacting starters from either side were noted. Both teams appear to have their key players available.
Home field advantage strongly favors the Dodgers playing at Dodger Stadium. Weather and conditions are typical with no known adverse impacts.
Dodgers motivated to secure series win at home and solidify playoff positioning. Cardinals showing fatigue and lack of momentum, especially on road trips.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Dodgers -200, Cardinals +180
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★★☆ 78%
Spread
Dodgers -1.5 -107, Cardinals +1.5 -113
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
★★★★☆ 72%
Over/under
Over 9 -112, Under 9 -108
Over 9 runs
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -7%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 9 14%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 9 at 14% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 15.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Los Angeles Dodgers to win straight up, cover the -1.5 run spread, and the game to go over 9 runs
The San Diego Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals in a National League matchup. Both teams are mid-tier in the standings, with Padres at 61-50 and Cardinals at 56-56. Padres enter on strong recent form and home advantage, while Cardinals aim to recover after recent setbacks.
Key Factors to Consider
Padres have won 6 of their last 7 games and average 4.9 runs per game at home while allowing about 3.4 runs. Cardinals have a balanced record, but recent form is weaker. Starting pitchers are Dylan Cease (Padres, 3-10, 4.79 ERA) and Andre Pallante (Cardinals, 6-7, 4.62 ERA).
Though the Cardinals won their last meeting 8-5, Padres lead the overall series with 52 wins to Cardinals' 61, including 37 home wins. Offensive averages are close with Padres scoring slightly higher at home (4.09 vs. Cardinals 3.98 runs per game).
No significant injuries reported for either team impacting starters or core lineup.
Game is at Padres’ home ballpark, PETCO Park, which favors Padres especially defensively in pitching-friendly conditions.
Padres are motivated to maintain strong position in playoff contention with recent momentum; Cardinals look to bounce back after mixed results and road challenges.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
San Diego Padres -188, St. Louis Cardinals +158
San Diego Padres
★★★★☆ 72%
Spread
Padres -1.5 +106, Cardinals +1.5 -128
San Diego Padres -1.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 8 -115, Under 8 -105
Under 8
★★★☆☆ 58%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
San Diego Padres -0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8 13%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 8 at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 13.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
San Diego Padres moneyline, Padres -1.5 spread, under 8 total runs
Predicted Score: San Diego Padres 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Miami Marlins with the Cardinals slight favorites in a close MLB matchup. Both teams have similar records just above and below .500, meeting under neutral conditions with starting pitchers Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals and Cal Quantrill for the Marlins, both showing above 4.9 ERA this season, indicating potential offensive opportunities.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals hold a slight edge with a 55-54 record compared to the Marlins at 51-55. St. Louis performs well at home (32-23) while Miami struggles just below .500 overall.
Recent head-to-head trends marginally favor the Cardinals, with implied odds reflecting around 59.7% chance to win for St. Louis based on moneyline odds.
No major injuries flagged impacting starting pitchers or key position players for either team, supporting expected typical performance levels.
Game is at Busch Stadium, a hitter-friendly park in late July weather conditions. No notable external disruptions.
Both teams are near the middle of the standings with the Cardinals likely motivated to strengthen playoff contention and Marlins aiming to stabilize season performance.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Miami Marlins: +120, St. Louis Cardinals: -142
St. Louis Cardinals
★★★★☆ 72%
Spread
Miami Marlins +1.5: -170, St. Louis Cardinals -1.5: +140
St. Louis Cardinals -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -115, Under 8.5: -105
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals 2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Cardinals to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 run line, and the game to go over 8.5 total runs
Predicted Score: St. Louis Cardinals 6, Miami Marlins 4
The St. Louis Cardinals host the San Diego Padres in an important National League matchup. Both teams have winning records, with the Padres slightly ahead at 56-49 versus the Cardinals at 54-52. The Cardinals are slight favorites at home with odds reflecting a moderate edge. The game features starting pitchers Michael McGreevy (Cardinals) and Stephen Kolek (Padres), whose recent performances will be critical.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals enter just below .500 with a 54-52 record and have shown solid home form. The Padres hold a 56-49 record overall, performing consistently but with a higher ERA on their pitching staff. Offensively, the Padres feature strong hitters including Manny Machado on a recent hitting streak and Fernando Tatis Jr. with elite on-base skills.
Recent matchups show a tight contest with the Cardinals slightly favored. Both teams have competitive histories and closely matched talent levels. The Cardinals have marginal home advantage.
No significant injuries reported for either team affecting starting lineups or key players. Both teams appear at near full strength for this game.
The game is played indoors at Busch Stadium, minimizing weather impact. The neutral schedule context does not overly favor momentum for either side.
Both teams are competing for playoff positioning, adding motivation especially for the home Cardinals to capitalize in front of their fans.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Cardinals -123, Padres +112
Cardinals
★★★★☆ 72%
Spread
Cardinals -1.5 +157, Padres +1.5 -180
Cardinals -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 9 -115, Under 9 -105
Under
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
St. Louis Cardinals 9%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 9 7%
🔥 Best Value Pick: St. Louis Cardinals at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 10.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: St. Louis Cardinals to win; Spread: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5; Over/Under: Under 9 runs