Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prop Bets & AI Predictions (May 1, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for May 1, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Dodgers vs Cardinals matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Dodgers are listed as the favorites with a -180 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 64.29% chance to win.

Dodgers Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Kyle Tucker has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 62% of 10 games)
  • Max Muncy has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 65% of 10 games)
  • Andy Pages has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 42% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Shohei Ohtani has a 0.44 Home Run projection

Cardinals Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Ivan Herrera has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • JJ Wetherholt has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 67% of 10 games)
  • Nathan Church has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 62% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • JJ Wetherholt has a 0.38 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Dodgers Cardinals
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Emmet Sheehan Matthew Liberatore
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Shohei Ohtani (DH)
  • Freddie Freeman (1B)
  • Will Smith (C)
  • Teoscar Hernandez (LF)
  • Kyle Tucker (RF)
  • Andy Pages (CF)
  • Max Muncy (3B)
  • Miguel Rojas (SS)
  • Santiago Espinal (2B)
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (DH)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Nolan Gorman (3B)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Nathan Church (LF)
  • Pedro Pages (C)
  • Victor Scott (CF)

Dodgers

Projected Pitcher
Emmet Sheehan
Projected Roster
  • Shohei Ohtani (DH)
  • Freddie Freeman (1B)
  • Will Smith (C)
  • Teoscar Hernandez (LF)
  • Kyle Tucker (RF)
  • Andy Pages (CF)
  • Max Muncy (3B)
  • Miguel Rojas (SS)
  • Santiago Espinal (2B)

Cardinals

Projected Pitcher
Matthew Liberatore
Projected Roster
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (DH)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Nolan Gorman (3B)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Nathan Church (LF)
  • Pedro Pages (C)
  • Victor Scott (CF)

Recent Form

Dodgers

Last 5 Games (3-2)

Date Opponent Result Score
Apr 29 vs MIA L 2-3
Apr 28 vs MIA L 1-2
Apr 27 vs MIA W 5-4
Apr 26 vs CHC W 6-0
Apr 25 vs CHC W 12-4

Cardinals

Last 5 Games (4-1)

Date Opponent Result Score
Apr 30 vs PIT W 10-5
Apr 29 vs PIT W 5-4
Apr 28 vs PIT W 11-7
Apr 27 vs PIT W 4-2
Apr 26 vs SEA L 2-3

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What time does Dodgers vs Cardinals start?

The game is scheduled for 5/1/2026, 8:15:00 PM.

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