Today’s matchup is between the St. louis Cardinals (30-24) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-22). The Cardinals have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Dodgers have won 2 of their last 5 games.
The Cardinals are starting Carlos Martinez (RHP), on the mound who is 3-4 on the season pitching a 4.22 ERA, 4.08 FIP, .279 wOBA, K% of 13.6%, BB% of 7.2%, 89.6 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.07 WHIP in 53.1 innings pitched.
The Dodgers are starting Walker Buehler (RHP), who is 3-0 on the season with a 2.66 ERA, 3.57 FIP, .264 wOBA, K% of 25.3%, BB% of 4.5%, 88.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.90 WHIP in 64.1 innings pitched.
The Cardinals are 13th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Dodgers are 18th.
On the hitting side, the Cardinals have a .304 wOBA and a .304 OBP. The Dodgers have a .329 wOBA and a .338 OBP. The Cardinals have 65 HRs this season while the Dodgers have 69 HRs.
The Dodgers have the better starting pitcher in Buehler and the better hitting team. I just don't see any value at betting -250. If I were to bet this game it would be on the Cards at +205.
