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MLB 5/18 Preview: Dodgers Vs. Cardinals

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<h2>Dodgers @ Cardinals &#8211; First Pitch: 7:45 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Scattered Clouds, 73°</div>
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<p>In an exciting <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb" target='_blank' rel="noopener">MLB</a> matchup, the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> square off against the <strong>St. Louis Cardinals</strong> at Busch Stadium. Despite being the away team, the Dodgers start as favorites<strong> (-153)</strong>, with <strong>Adam Wainwright</strong> taking the mound for the Cardinals.</p>
<p>The game features an interesting pitching matchup. For the Dodgers, <strong>Julio</strong> <strong>Urias</strong> takes the mound, and his recent performance might raise some eyebrows. His<strong> xFIP</strong> over the past <strong>30 days</strong> is slightly concerning at <strong>4.66</strong>. As a left-handed pitcher, Urias has held his own against lefties, but he struggles when facing <strong>right-handed hitters</strong>. His right-side profile shows a <strong>.336 weighted on-base average</strong> and a troublesome <strong>.275 ISO power number</strong>. Today, he&#8217;s likely to face at least eight right-handed batters.</p>
<p>Turning our attention to the Cardinals&#8217; starting pitcher, Wainwright has not been at his best either. Over the last month, encompassing his season, he holds an<strong> xFIP</strong> of <strong>5.02</strong>. <strong>Left-handed batters</strong> have been particularly troubling for him, with a <strong>weighted on-base percentage</strong> of <strong>.438</strong> and an ISO of <strong>.280</strong>. Against <strong>right-handed batters</strong>, his numbers are slightly above average, with a <strong>.339 weighted on-base percentage</strong> and an <strong>ISO power number</strong> of <strong>.222</strong>.</p>
<p>The forecast seems to favor a high-scoring game, with temperatures around 75 degrees and minimal wind interference. Plus, the Dodgers&#8217; anticipated lineup looks strong against Wainwright. The <strong>ISO power numbers </strong>are also strong for the Cards, hinting at a potential run-fest in St. Louis tonight.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Dodgers</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">+111 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-111 </td>
<td align="center">-145</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">+107 </td>
<td align="right">9 </td>
<td align="right">-115 </td>
<td align="center">-153</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Cardinals</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -134 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-109 </td>
<td align="center">+124</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> -128 </td>
<td align="right">9 </td>
<td align="right"> -104 </td>
<td align="center">+131</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Dodgers</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Julio Urías: 5-3, 3.61 ERA, 8.94 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Mookie Betts</td>
<td width="180px">  .250, 9 HR, 25 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Freddie Freeman</td>
<td width="180px">  .310, 7 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Will Smith</td>
<td width="180px">  .330, 7 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Max Muncy</td>
<td width="180px">  .221, 14 HR, 32 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> J.D. Martinez</td>
<td width="180px">  .241, 5 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> James Outman</td>
<td width="180px">  .264, 9 HR, 27 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Miguel Vargas</td>
<td width="180px">  .227, 4 HR, 22 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> David Peralta</td>
<td width="180px">  .211, 2 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Chris Taylor</td>
<td width="180px">  .186, 7 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<h3>Cardinals</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Adam Wainwright: 0-0, 7.20 ERA, 6.30 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Tommy Edman</td>
<td width="180px">  .276, 6 HR, 17 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Paul Goldschmidt</td>
<td width="180px">  .306, 7 HR, 23 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Willson Contreras</td>
<td width="180px">  .252, 3 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Nolan Arenado</td>
<td width="180px">  .263, 8 HR, 32 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Alec Burleson</td>
<td width="180px">  .225, 3 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Juan Yepez</td>
<td width="180px">  .240, 1 HR, 1 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Paul DeJong</td>
<td width="180px">  .288, 5 HR, 9 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Lars Nootbaar</td>
<td width="180px">  .287, 3 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Brendan Donovan</td>
<td width="180px">  .262, 3 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Dodgers</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers last 20 games on the road in 2023</li>
<li>The Los Angeles Dodgers are 3-2 (.600) on the road as a favorite in their last five games in 2023</li>
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<h3>Cardinals</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 3 of the St. Louis Cardinals last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
<li>The St. Louis Cardinals are 2-3 (.400) at home as an underdog in their last five games in 2023</li>
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