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Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (34-28)
Date/Time: Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT
Location: St. Louis, MO

Pitching Probables:

• Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski (0-0)

• Cardinals: Sonny Gray (6-1, 3.65 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Dodgers -118, Cardinals -102

• Over/Under: 8 1/2 runs

Analysis:

St. Louis Cardinals:

• St. Louis comes into this game with a 34-28 record and a 20-10 record at home. The Cardinals have been successful when scoring five or more runs, with a 24-6 record in those games. However, their performance has been inconsistent, as indicated by their 5-5 record over the last 10 games.

• Lars Nootbaar has been a key contributor, leading with eight home runs and a .403 slugging percentage. Additionally, Nolan Arenado, who is hitting .236 over the last 10 games, remains a powerful bat in their lineup despite his recent struggles.

• Sonny Gray, with a 3.65 ERA, has been solid on the mound this season. He's been a reliable arm for the Cardinals and will need to continue his strong performance against a potent Dodgers lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers:

• Los Angeles enters this game with a 38-25 overall record and a 15-14 record on the road. The Dodgers have the best team slugging percentage in MLB at .465, driven by their powerful offense. They are known for producing runs and hitting home runs, especially with Shohei Ohtani, who has 23 home runs and 39 RBI.

• Max Muncy has been on fire lately, going 10-for-31 with six home runs and 15 RBI over the last 10 games. His recent form has helped maintain the Dodgers' offensive firepower.

• Justin Wrobleski, making his MLB debut, is an unknown quantity and could face significant pressure in this matchup. The Dodgers will need him to perform well to give them a chance to win.

Conclusion:

STL Cardinals ML -125

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