Busch Stadium sets the stage for a Saturday afternoon clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals. Read our preview for the Dodgers vs Cardinals game.
First pitch is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. ET in what should be a high-intensity matchup featuring two clubs with postseason aspirations. Below is our prediction, betting insights, and sure tips.
Betting Preview For Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Date: Saturday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Teams: Dodgers vs Cardinals
Betting On Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers continue to live up to expectations after last season’s World Series triumph. With a deep lineup and strong rotation, Los Angeles sits atop the NL West, and their offense has consistently delivered.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start, looking to bounce back from a rocky outing against the Yankees. Despite allowing four runs in 3.2 innings last time out, he’s been excellent overall with a 6-4 record and 2.39 ERA, including a 2.06 ERA in six road starts. The Dodgers’ bats are also heating up, with run totals soaring past totals in many recent games (37-26 O/U on the season).
No new injuries are reported, and the Dodgers’ full-strength lineup is loaded with power and experience.
Betting On St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are still in the thick of the NL Central race, but they enter this contest on a lukewarm 5-5 run over their last 10 games. They’ve dropped two of three to the Royals and now face a far more formidable opponent.
Erick Fedde starts for the Cardinals, coming in with a 3-5 record and 3.82 ERA on the season. His 5.20 ERA at Busch Stadium in five home starts is a concern, especially against a potent Dodgers lineup. While he managed a solid six-inning, two-run performance against Texas last time out, Fedde’s inconsistency could haunt St. Louis in this spot.
Like LA, the Cardinals have no new injuries, but they’ll need their best effort to keep pace.
MatchPlug Prediction For Dodgers vs Cardinals
Yamamoto’s impressive road splits and the Dodgers’ offensive firepower give them a clear edge, especially against a St. Louis starter who’s struggled at Busch Stadium.
LA has also dominated recent H2H history, winning 6 of the last 10 against the Cardinals.
Final Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers ML
