Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (Matthew Liberatore, LHP) at Los Angeles Dodgers (Shohei Ohtani, RHP)
Time: 4:10 PM EST
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Moneyline: Cardinals +168, Dodgers -207
Storylines:
This Wednesday afternoon matchup pits the St. Louis Cardinals against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, currently leading the NL West, are significant favorites thanks to having Shohei Ohtani on the mound. The Cardinals will counter with left-hander Matthew Liberatore.
Pitching Matchup:
- Matthew Liberatore (LHP, Cardinals): Liberatore will need to be sharp to keep the Cardinals in the game against a powerful Dodgers lineup.
- Shohei Ohtani (RHP, Dodgers): Ohtani is the clear ace and the Dodgers will look to him to deliver a quality start and secure a win.
Offensive Considerations:
- Cardinals: Alec Burleson boasts a strong average exit velocity (91.3 mph) and hard-hit percentage (42.2%), suggesting potential for offensive production. He’ll need to be a key contributor against Ohtani.
- Dodgers: The Dodgers offense is always a threat. Ohtani also being a hitter just adds more power to the lineup.
Prediction:
Given Ohtani’s presence on the mound and the Dodgers’ position atop the NL West, Los Angeles is the clear favorite. While Liberatore can be effective, the Dodgers’ potent offense and Ohtani’s dominance on the mound are likely too much for the Cardinals to overcome.
Pick: Dodgers -207
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