Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Prediction for Sunday May 3 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2:15 PM. The game will be available on MLB.TV, with the Dodgers entering at 20-12 overall and 8-6 on the road, while the Cardinals come in at 19-13 overall and 8-8 at home. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. If you’re looking to compare more matchups across the league, check out the latest MLB picks .
Starting Pitchers
Los Angeles is set to start Justin Wrobleski, while St. Louis is expected to counter with Dustin May. Wrobleski enters with a 4-0 record, a 1.50 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP, 30.0 innings pitched, 20 hits allowed, 15 strikeouts, nine walks, and no home runs allowed. May comes in at 3-2 with a 5.28 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP, 30.2 innings pitched, 40 hits allowed, 22 strikeouts, seven walks, and three home runs allowed. Based on these numbers, Los Angeles has the edge on the mound with stronger run prevention and control.
Los Angeles Aiming to Regain Winning Form
The Dodgers enter this matchup with a 20-12 overall record and an 8-6 mark on the road. Los Angeles has gone 2-3 over its last five games, recently losing to St. Louis and Miami multiple times while picking up wins against Miami and Chicago. The most recent result was a 7-2 loss to St. Louis, which sets the stage for a potential response in this contest.
Los Angeles is hitting .271 with 169 runs, 293 hits, and 45 home runs, along with a .349 on-base percentage and a .447 slugging percentage. The pitching staff has posted a 3.29 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP, with 98 walks, 288 strikeouts, and a .214 opponent batting average. These numbers highlight a team that has performed at a high level on both sides of the ball.
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A key strength for Los Angeles is its offensive production. The Dodgers lead in batting average, runs, hits, and home runs compared to St. Louis, while also maintaining strong pitching numbers. This combination gives them a balanced profile that can control games in multiple ways.
St. Louis Riding Momentum Into Home Matchup
The Cardinals come into this game with a 19-13 overall record and an even 8-8 record at home. St. Louis has been on a strong run, winning five straight games, including victories over Los Angeles and multiple wins against Pittsburgh. The most recent result was a 7-2 win over the Dodgers, showing their ability to produce offensively in this matchup.
St. Louis is batting .243 with 162 runs, 262 hits, and 43 home runs, along with a .328 on-base percentage and a .408 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Cardinals have a 4.67 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP, with 122 walks, 223 strikeouts, and a .260 opponent batting average. These numbers show a team that can generate offense but has been less consistent on the mound.
The key weakness for St. Louis is pitching consistency. The Cardinals have a higher ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average than Los Angeles, which could become a factor if their offense does not maintain its recent production.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles is the pick based on its overall statistical advantage and pitching edge in this matchup. The Dodgers have the stronger offense, leading in batting average, runs, hits, and home runs, while also holding better pitching numbers across ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Although St. Louis has recent momentum and just defeated Los Angeles, the Dodgers’ balanced profile and strong starting pitching numbers provide the edge in this contest.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Total Pick
- Pick: Take the over if the total is set at 8.5.
I would lean over if the total is set at 8.5 because both teams have demonstrated the ability to generate offense, and the Cardinals have been involved in higher-scoring games recently. St. Louis just scored seven runs against Los Angeles, and both teams have strong home run totals. With the Cardinals carrying a higher ERA and WHIP, there is potential for runs on both sides.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 6 – St. Louis Cardinals 4
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Saturday.
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