St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers June 8th 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. The game is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:15 PM. Fans can tune in to watch the afternoon game on SN LA.

The weather forecast predicts a mild day with a light breeze and clear skies. The Dodgers, managed by Dave Roberts, have a season record of 38-27. The Cardinals, led by Oliver Marmol, have a record of 36-28. Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers, while Michael McGreevy takes the mound for the Cardinals.

Dodgers vs Cardinals Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Venue: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dodgers MoneyLine -141, Cardinals MoneyLine +119

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently played against the St. Louis Cardinals, losing 1-2. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched well, going six innings with nine strikeouts and no earned runs. Mookie Betts led the offense with three hits, but the team couldn’t score enough to win.

Despite recent losses, the Dodgers have strong hitting stats this season. They lead the league with a .266 batting average and 101 home runs. Shohei Ohtani, with 23 home runs, is a key player to watch, making the Dodgers a threat in any game.

The Dodgers’ lineup is filled with talent, including Freddie Freeman, who has a .363 batting average. Their pitching staff, led by Clayton Kershaw, aims to improve and support their strong offense. With these players, the Dodgers have a good chance to win their upcoming game.

The Cardinals Can Win If…

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off a tight 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Erick Fedde pitched well, going 5 1/3 innings without allowing a run. Nolan Gorman and Masyn Winn each had two hits, helping the team secure the victory.

The Cardinals have a strong batting average of .257, ranking third in the league. Their ability to get on base is shown by their .329 on-base percentage, which ranks sixth. They also have 114 doubles, placing them fourth, which indicates their knack for hitting extra-base hits.

Michael McGreevy will start for the Cardinals with an impressive ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.35. This strong pitching performance can give the Cardinals an edge. The team also has a solid record of 28 quality starts, ranking fourth, showing their ability to maintain good pitching throughout games.

The Lean

The Dodgers are favored with a MoneyLine of -141. Given their strong hitting stats, including a league-leading batting average of .266 and 101 home runs, they have the edge. The Cardinals, with a MoneyLine of +119, have a lower slugging percentage and fewer home runs. My model projects the Dodgers to win with a score of 5-4.

The over/under line is set at 9.0. Both teams have solid hitting capabilities, but the Dodgers’ pitching ranks 22nd in ERA. This suggests more runs could be scored. My model projects a total score of 9, so the recommendation is to pick the over.

Los Angeles managed just one run on a wild pitch over the first two games in St. Louis, going 1-for-25 with runners in scoring position in 5-0 and 2-1 defeats. Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and Tommy Edman all went 0-for-2 or worse, putting extra pressure on a pitching staff that has allowed just six runs across those contests. Ben Casparius dismissed concerns about the arms trying “to do too much,” but the Dodgers must spark their lineup Sunday to force a rubber game.

Kershaw’s Comeback vs. McGreevy’s Debut

Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 5.17 ERA) makes his fifth start as he rebuilds stamina post-knee and toe surgeries, having thrown just 15 2/3 innings in four outings and needing 92 pitches to last 4 2/3 frames in his last outing. In 22 career starts against St. Louis he owns an 11-6 mark with a 2.87 ERA. The Cardinals counter with prospect Michael McGreevy (1-0, 0.00 ERA), promoted from Triple-A after a 5 ⅔-inning shutout of the Mets. Full depth charts and lineup news live on the MLB teams hub.

Cardinals’ Young Core Embraces Opportunity

St. Louis has won three of four and seen Nolan Arenado deliver a walk-off RBI single Saturday. Manager Oliver Marmol praises a roster that “embrace[s] competition,” citing the club’s youth and resilience. With Erick Fedde and Sonny Gray combining for quality outings, the Cardinals trust McGreevy to extend their momentum and complete the sweep.

Handicapper Spotlight — Tonny Ricci

Premium capper Tonny Ricci is 4-1 for a $335 profit over his last five MLB releases—2-0 on moneylines for $240 profit and 1-0 on spreads for $100+ profit. Ricci locks in the Dodgers moneyline at +110, pointing to Kershaw’s veteran poise and a Cardinals staff untested by power hitters as his featured play. His full breakdown appears on the MLB picks hub.

For real-time pricing on this key duel, visit the live MLB odds board. For context on park factors, platoon splits and bullpen leverage, consult the exhaustive MLB betting guide.

Prediction: Dodgers 3, Cardinals 2. Kershaw settles in deep, Los Angeles finally breaks through with timely hits, and Ricci’s moneyline play comes through as the Dodgers stave off the sweep.