Free MLB Picks Today: Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals 4/29/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals 4/29/23
Sat 29th April 2023

Clayton Kershaw, one of this season’s stingiest pitchers, leads the way for the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-13) as they face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (10-17) at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.

The Dodgers took Friday’s series opener 7-3. Starter Dustin May went five innings to get the win, giving up two runs on three hits. Jason Heyward went 2 for 2 with a double and two RBIs in the win.

Freddie Freeman went 3 for 5 with a double and one run. Paul Goldschmidt was 2 for 4 with two doubles and one run for the Cardinals.

ON THE MOUND

Jordan Montgomery (2-3, 3.81 ERA) is slated to get the start for St. Louis. The left-hander allowed one run (zero earned) over six innings in his last start, a 4-0 road defeat against the Giants on Monday. He was charged with the loss, giving up five hits while striking out six and walking one.

Montgomery is making his first appearance against the Dodgers this season. Montgomery made one start against the Dodgers in 2022, a 6-2 road loss on September 24. He surrendered six runs on seven hits over four innings, striking out three and walking one.

For Los Angeles, LHP Kershaw (4-1, 2.32 ERA) gets the ball. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Cardinals. Kershaw made one start against the Cardinals in 2022, throwing six innings in a 6-2 home win on September 24.

He gave up seven hits and walked one, while striking out seven in the win. In his last start on Sunday, Kershaw got the win on the road against the Cubs.

He threw six innings and gave up three runs (1 ER) on three hits, striking out six and walking one in the 7-3 triumph. The lefty is tied for the NL lead in wins.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, St. Louis has averaged only 3.2 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.4, while performing worse across the board (.247/.313/.398). Against southpaws like Kershaw this season, the Cards have a .924 OPS, highest in MLB.

Tommy Edman is the team’s best hitter against left-handers with a 1.979 OPS in 16 at-bats.Los Angeles is averaging only 5.0 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 5.1 for the season.

The Dodgers have a .629 OPS against left-handers in 2023, second lowest in MLB. With a 1.010 OPS over 15 at-bats, James Outman has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

St. Louis is 5-9 away from home in 2023, scoring 4.0 runs per game while allowing 4.5 runs. Los Angeles has gone 7-6 at their home ballpark this season, averaging 5.0 runs per game while surrendering 3.2. Los Angeles is 8-2 in the last 10 games at Dodger Stadium between the teams with an average scoreline of 5.0-3.0.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Cardinals are fifth in the NL Central, eight games behind the division-leading Pirates. The Dodgers are second in the NL West, one games behind the Diamondbacks.

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LA Dodgers (-145)

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