The St. Louis Cardinals head to Dodger Stadium to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, opening a three-game series between two National League rivals. With the Dodgers leading the NL West and the Cardinals fighting to stay afloat in the NL Central, this Cardinals vs Dodgers MLB matchup promises elite pitching, star power, and playoff implications.
Game Overview
| Category | St. Louis Cardinals | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 56–57 (4th in NL Central) | 65–47 (1st in NL West) |
| Road/Home Split | 24–33 (Road) | 35–21 (Home) |
| Betting Odds | Cardinals +156 | Dodgers -188 |
| Over/Under | 8 runs |
The Dodgers are heavy favorites at home, boasting a 47–9 record when they out-hit their opponents.
Pitching Matchup
- Cardinals Starter: Sonny Gray
- Record: 10–5
- ERA: 4.38
- WHIP: 1.22
- Strikeouts: 133
- Strength: Veteran command, swing-and-miss stuff
- Dodgers Starter: Tyler Glasnow
- Record: 1–1
- ERA: 3.38
- WHIP: 1.15
- Strikeouts: 49
- Strength: Dominant at home (2.16 ERA in 5 starts)
Glasnow has been especially sharp at Dodger Stadium, while Gray looks to rebound from a rough July.
Key Players to Watch
St. Louis Cardinals
- Brendan Donovan: .281 AVG, 9 HR, 42 RBI, 39 walks – Team leader in OBP and consistency
- Ivan Herrera: 11-for-35 with a double, HR, and 2 RBI over last 10 games
- Alec Burleson: .284 AVG – Cardinals’ most consistent bat this season
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani: .274 AVG, 38 HR, 7 triples, 14 doubles – 2nd in MLB in home runs
- Freddie Freeman: .308 AVG, 29 doubles, 12 HR – Batting .405 over last 10 games
- Will Smith: .324 AVG – Team-best batting average, hitting .313 over last 5 games
Recent Form & Trends
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 6–4 | .251 | 2.62 | +6 |
| Cardinals | 4–6 | .209 | 3.89 | –9 |
The Dodgers have outscored opponents and posted elite pitching numbers, while the Cardinals have struggled offensively.
Los Angeles is 30–14 this season when favored by -188 or more, while St. Louis is just 1–6 when listed at +156 or worse.
How to Watch
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Midwest (Cardinals), Spectrum SportsNet LA (Dodgers)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, Fubo, FOX Sports App
Final Thoughts
This Cardinals vs Dodgers MLB game is a showcase of elite talent and postseason urgency. With Tyler Glasnow’s home dominance and Shohei Ohtani’s MVP-caliber bat, the Dodgers are well-positioned to take Game 1. The Cardinals will need a vintage outing from Sonny Gray and timely hitting from Brendan Donovan to pull off the upset.
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 8
Los Angeles Dodgers – 194
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 3, 2025
