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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Game time: May 3, 2026 2:16 PM EDT

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Record: 21-13 · Win pct .618

St. Louis Cardinals

Record: 20-14 · Win pct .588

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Total: Under 9.0 (100) — Win

EV signal: Premium only

CLV: -1.0 pts vs closing line

Final score: Los Angeles Dodgers 2, St. Louis Cardinals 3

Why this play: This Dodgers-Cardinals matchup is poised for a pitching duel, with both teams likely to keep the scoring under control and the total under 9.0 a sharp play.

Quick read:

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals both boast rotations capable of stifling opposing offenses, making a high-scoring affair unlikely. The pitching staffs have shown consistency in limiting big innings, suggesting runs will be at a premium. On the offensive side, neither lineup has displayed explosive power against quality pitching recently, which supports a conservative scoring outlook. With the total set at 9.0, the under offers solid value given the pitching strengths and the likelihood of a tightly contested, low-scoring game.

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