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Dodgers vs. Cardinals prediction: Dodgers favored to win Saturday's MLB matchup [5/2/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Saturday.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:15 PM ET.
Michael McGreevy (1-2, 2.97 ERA) will start for the Cardinals, while the Dodgers have opted for Roki Sasaki (1-2, 6.35 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Dodgers as the most likely winner of the Dodgers vs. Cardinals game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Cardinals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Dodgers a 55% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals odds [5/2/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+119) | +1.5 (-135) |
| Moneyline | -131 | +118 |
| Total | o9 (+100) | u9 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cardinals +1.5 | -135 |
| Moneyline | Cardinals | +118 |
| Total | Over 9 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Dodgers at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:15 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM ET/4:15PM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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