Cardinals vs Dodgers odds: FanDuel lines for September series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are -196 moneyline favorites against the St. Louis Cardinals (+164) in the September 1 opener at Dodger Stadium, per FanDuel Sportsbook. The run line sits at Dodgers -1.5 (+110) and Cardinals +1.5 (-132), with the total at 8.5 runs (over -122, under +100). Eric Lauer starts for LA; Michael McGreevy opposes him.
The cardinals dodgers matchup opens a three-game West Coast swing for St. Louis — a series where betting markets and playoff math tell sharply different stories. Los Angeles enters 82-55 and nine and a half games up in the NL West, while the Cardinals (68-70) trail Arizona by five for the final wild-card berth with only 24 regular-season games left.
Key Takeaways
- FanDuel lists the Dodgers as -196 favorites on the moneyline, with an 8.5-run total for the September 1 opener.
- Probable starters: Eric Lauer (8-6, 4.78 ERA) vs. Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.86 ERA), who threw six shutout innings against LA on May 2.
- Los Angeles is chasing the NL's top seed — three games behind Milwaukee — while St. Louis has dropped three straight series and gone 3-7 over its last 10.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.56 ERA) and Tarik Skubal (8-7, 2.84 ERA) follow for the Dodgers on September 2 and 3.
- September roster expansion brings Will Smith back for LA and prospect Leo Bernal to the Cardinals.
What Are the FanDuel Odds for Cardinals vs Dodgers?
According to FanDuel Sportsbook lines for the Tuesday, September 1 game at 10:10 p.m. ET, Los Angeles holds a clear edge on paper. The Dodgers are priced at -196 on the moneyline, making St. Louis a +164 underdog on the road.
On the run line, LA is favored by 1.5 runs at +110, while the Cardinals sit at +1.5 (-132). The over/under is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -122 and the under at +100. FanDuel's numberFire model gives the Dodgers a 61.4% win probability for the opener.
Who Is Starting for the Cardinals and Dodgers?
The pitching matchups shape how bettors should read these cardinals dodgers odds. Tuesday's opener features left-hander Eric Lauer (8-6, 4.78 ERA) for the Dodgers against right-hander Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.86 ERA) for St. Louis. Lauer rejoined the rotation after Roki Sasaki's injury; McGreevy has made 26 starts this season with a 3.86 ERA over 142.1 innings.
Wednesday brings Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.56 ERA), who posted a 1.95 ERA across five August starts. St. Louis has not announced a starter for that game. Thursday's finale pairs Tarik Skubal (8-7, 2.84 ERA) against left-hander Quinn Mathews, making his fifth career start.
Why Does This Cardinals-Dodgers Series Matter?
Beyond the betting board, both clubs carry late-season stakes. The Dodgers want to overtake Milwaukee for the NL's top seed and avoid the wild-card round — they currently sit as the No. 3 seed behind the Brewers and Braves. St. Louis, meanwhile, remains five games behind Arizona for the final playoff spot despite winning two of three against LA in a May series at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals arrive with rotation question marks on a West Coast trip where they have won just three of their last 10 games. Roster expansion adds intrigue: the Dodgers welcome All-Star catcher Will Smith back, while St. Louis calls up prospect Leo Bernal and pitcher Hancel Rincon. For more breaking coverage, see our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
How Can You Watch Cardinals vs Dodgers?
All three games begin at 7:10 p.m. PT (10:10 p.m. ET) at Dodger Stadium. Tuesday through Thursday's matchups air on SportsNet LA and are available through the MLB app, according to Sports Illustrated. Yahoo Sports notes that Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 30 home runs and 80 RBI, though his return to the mound remains uncertain due to knee issues.
With Skubal and Yamamoto lined up after the opener, the Dodgers' pitching depth reinforces why FanDuel installed them as solid favorites — even against a Cardinals club that has historically played them tough.