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It’s the 23-20 St. Louis Cardinals versus the 27-20 L.A. Dodgers in the 3rd game of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California tonight. The first pitch at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET.
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The Cards are a large +135 moneyline underdog in the final of this three game series. The total for this game is on most boards at 7.5 runs.
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In Game 2 of this series yesterday the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 6-1. In the game the Cardinals scored six runs on eight hits and the Dodgers scored one run only four hits.
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This season the Cardinals rank 23rd in the Majors in runs scored and 2nd in team ERA.
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The Dodgers rank 7th in the Majors in runs scored and 1st in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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St. Louis: Michael Wacha (2-1, 2.74 ERA)<br />
Los Angeles: Kenta Maeda (3-2, 5.03 ERA)
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Michael Wacha gets the start for the Cardinals in this series finale and he had a solid last outing going six innings and not giving up any earned runs, but the bullpen fell apart in a 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The Cardinals have lost three of his last four starts where he has taken a no decision in each game and has gone 24 innings and given up six earned runs. In four career starts facing the Dodgers Wacha is1-2 with an ERA of 3.57. St. Louis has won six of his last eight road starts and they have won four of their last five games with him on the hill against a team that has a winning record.
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Kenta Maeda goes for the Dodgers tonight and he also had a good last outing going eight innings and giving up two earned runs in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Dodgers have won his last three starts where he has given up five earned runs in 20 innings of work. In Maeda’s previous three starts he had gone 14 innings and given up 14 earned runs. He got the win in his only career start against the Cardinals where he went five innings and gave up two runs. Overall, the Dodgers have won five of Maeda’s last six starts and they have won nine of his last 12 home starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Dodgers have won 5 of their last 8 games against the Cardinals.
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In the last 18 games between these teams the Under record is 13-5.
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In the last 8 games between these teams in L.A. the Under record is 6-2.
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This season the Dodgers are 17-8 at home and the Cardinals are 11-7 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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St. Louis Cardinals: 23-20 SU / O/U 25-16 / Run Line W/L 23-20<br />
L.A. Dodgers: 27-20 SU / O/U 22-24 / Run Line W/L 24-23
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St. Louis at L.A. Key Betting Trends<br />
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STL is 10-1 in their last 11 road games
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STL is 2-5 in their last 7 overall
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STL has an Over record of 4-2 in their last 6 road games
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LAD is 5-2 in their last 7 overall
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LAD is 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record
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LAD has an Over record of 4-2-1 in their last 7 games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>CARDINALS</b><br />
[RF] 05/07/2017 - Jose Martinez 10-day DL (5/7) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 04/18/2017 - John Gant 10-day DL (3/30) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 04/10/2017 - Alex Reyes 10-day DL (3/30) ( Elbow )
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<b>DODGERS</b><br />
[CF] 05/11/2017 - Andrew Toles 10-day DL (5/10) ( Knee )<br />
[RF] 05/09/2017 - Andre Ethier 60-day DL (3/30) ( Hip )<br />
[1B] 04/19/2017 - Rob Segedin 10-day DL (4/18) ( Toe )<br />
[3B] 05/20/2017 - Justin Turner 10-day DL (5/19) ( Hamstring )<br />
[CF] 05/24/2017 - Joc Pederson is downgraded to not expected to be in the starting lineup Wednesday vs. St. Louis Cardinals ( Neck )<br />
[P] 05/24/2017 - Kenta Maeda 10-day DL (5/11); expected to be activated and start Thursday vs. St. Louis Cardinals ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Brock Stewart 10-day DL (3/30) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Scott Kazmir 10-day DL (3/30) ( Hip )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Yimi Garcia 60-day DL (2/15) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Josh Ravin 10-day DL (3/30) ( Groin )
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