Pick details
| MATCHUP | St. Louis Cardinals | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 68-70 | 82-55 |
| Spread | +1.5 -143 | -1.5 119 |
| Moneyline | +147 | -178 |
| Total | Over 9 (100) | Under 9 (-120) |
| Where | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California | |
| When | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd | |
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals enter Tuesday’s contest with a 68–70 overall record (3rd in the National League Central) and a 34–32 mark on the road. The Cardinals offense has been rather pedestrian this season. St. Louis has compiled 610 runs scored (17th in MLB), 194 doubles, 143 home runs and a .240 team batting average which ranks 20th in Major League Baseball.The Cardinals arrive at tomorrow night’s game in below average form. St. Louis has lost seven of the team’s last nine games played this season, including an embarrassing 13–1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles earlier this week.
The St. Louis Cardinals will turn to right hander Michael McGreevy in this game. In 26 starts made this season, McGreevy has compiled a 5–9 win‑loss record, a 3.86 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, and 98 strikeouts in 142.1 innings pitched. McGreevy struggled in his most recent outing, allowing seven earned runs and ten hits across 5 innings pitched in the Baltimore Orioles 8-7 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals five days ago.
Shifting our focus to the St. Louis offense, the Cardinals lineup features Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker. Alec Burleson has amassed a .288 batting average, 21 home runs, 100 RBIs (14th in MLB) and an .829 OPS. Jordan Walker has compiled 27 home runs (18th in MLB), 97 RBIs and an .839 OPS.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Tuesday night’s matchup with an 82–55 overall record (1st in the National League West) and a robust 40–26 mark at home. Los Angeles has played competitive baseball recently, winning two of the team’s last three games, including a 2-1 defeat of the Detroit Tigers earlier this week.The Dodgers will start left hander Eric Lauer in tomorrow’s game. In 17 starts made this season, Lauer has compiled an 8–6 win‑loss record, a 4.78 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 105.1 innings pitched. Lauer arrives at this contest in below average form, allowing four earned runs or more in two of his last four starts made in 2026.
The Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Ohtani enters this contest with a .280 batting average, 30 home runs (10th in MLB), 80 RBIs and a .909 OPS which ranks 16th in Major League Baseball. Freddie Freeman has compiled a .304 batting average (6th in MLB), 15 home runs, 63 RBIs and an .839 OPS.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win.
• Offensive firepower. Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker have been key contributors for the St. Louis Cardinals lineup.• Starting pitching. In 26 starts made this season, Michael McGreevy has compiled a 5–9 win‑loss record, a 3.86 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, and 98 strikeouts in 142.1 innings pitched.
• Motivation factor. The Cardinals have lost seven of the team’s last nine games.
Why the Los Angels Dodgers will win.
• Home field edge. The Los Angeles Dodgers have played outstanding baseball (40–26) at Dodger Stadium this season.• Offensive balance. Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani continue to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup.
