Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 6/8/25 MLB Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Cardinals prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 8, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-27, 15-16 Away) beat the Yankees and split the series with the Mets, but now have lost three of the last four games, after falling to the Cardinals in the opening two games of the current series. Los Angeles scored one run in those two defeats, and it was last night in a 2-1 loss. The Dodgers’ lone run came in the 9th inning, but the Cards responded and snatched a W. Yoshinobu Yamamotu pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and two walks. Ben Casparius took the loss. 

This year, the Dodgers average 5.54 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .266/.341/.460 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.13 ERA (23rd) and 1.30 WHIP (17th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .272 batting average, ten home runs, and 43 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Clayton Kershaw, who is 0-0 in four starts this season, with a 5.17 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 15.2 innings.

St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals (36-28, 22-10 Home) lost back-to-back series to the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, but are winning the series against the Dodgers, thanks to a couple of wins to open it. Following a 5-0 W in Game 1, Nolan Arenado hit an RBI double in the 9th inning to give his team a 2-1 victory on Saturday. Erick Fedde pitched for 5.1 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on four hits with two strikeouts and four walks. Ryan Helsley was credited with the win. 

This season, the Cardinals average 4.66 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .257/.329/.395 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Cardinals’ staff has a 3.82 ERA (14th) and 1.26 WHIP (15th). Willson Contreras leads the Cardinals with a .246 batting average, seven home runs, and 37 RBI this season.

Michael McGreevy will take the mound for the Cardinals on Sunday. The 24-year-old right-hander will get his first start of the season. He pitched for 5.2 innings in one game as a reliever this season. 

Why the Dodgers will beat the Cardinals

• The Dodgers have won six of their last seven day games against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The Cardinals have lost three of their last four day games against the Dodgers following a win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games following a home win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the last four games between the Dodgers and Cardinals at Busch Stadium have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Dodgers’ last seven road games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last six Sunday games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven games between the Dodgers and Cardinals.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cardinals rank 3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (50).
• The Cardinals rank 4th in the league for doubles this season (115).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (360).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (101).

Dodgers vs Cardinals Prediction

The teams have traded victories in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. The Dodgers were swept just once this season, and it was against the Angels, surprisingly. I don’t think it will happen again, and the Dodgers do have an advantage on the mound as they start Kershaw, while St. Louis opted for the inexperienced McGreevy. He was excellent in his only game against the Mets, but the Dodgers are desperate to avoid a sweep here, and McGreevy will be in all kinds of problems early on. Back the Dodgers.