Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction for Thursday [5/18/23]

MLB action continues on Thursday at 7:45PM ET as the Los Angeles Dodgers lock horns with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

The Cardinals will have Adam Wainwright (0-0, 7.20 ERA) start, up against Julio Urías (5-3, 3.61 ERA) for the Dodgers.

Dimers' top betting picks for Dodgers vs. Cardinals, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Dodgers-Cardinals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Dodgers a 56% chance of winning against the Cardinals.

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Dodgers vs. Cardinals Current Odds

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 (-125), Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Cardinals +130, Dodgers -150
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110/-104)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cardinals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Dodgers, with -125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at +130. That means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Dodgers at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -104.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Dodgers vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 @ -125 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ +130 via BetMGM (1.0% edge)
• Total: Over 9 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Dodgers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Cardinals moneyline is the best option because of the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Dodgers-Cardinals matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Dodgers vs. Cardinals on Thursday May 18, 2023.

Dodgers vs. Cardinals 2023

Thursday's game between the Cardinals and Dodgers at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:45PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Thursday May 18, 2023
• Time: 7:45PM ET / 4:45PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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