Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prop Bets & AI Predictions (May 2, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for May 2, 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 -141 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 58.51% chance to win.

Dodgers Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Alex Freeland has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 53% of 10 games)
  • Andy Pages has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 42% of 10 games)
  • Freddie Freeman has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 27% of 10 games)

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

  • Max Muncy has a 0.30 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)
  • Nathan Church has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 66% of 10 games)
  • Alec Burleson has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 51% of 10 games)

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

  • JJ Wetherholt has a 0.35 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Dodgers Cardinals
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Roki Sasaki Michael McGreevy
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Shohei Ohtani (DH)
  • Freddie Freeman (1B)
  • Will Smith (C)
  • Kyle Tucker (RF)
  • Teoscar Hernandez (LF)
  • Max Muncy (3B)
  • Andy Pages (CF)
  • Hyeseong Kim (SS)
  • Alex Freeland (2B)
  • JJ Wetherholt (2B)
  • Ivan Herrera (C)
  • Alec Burleson (1B)
  • Jordan Walker (RF)
  • Nolan Gorman (DH)
  • Masyn Winn (SS)
  • Nathan Church (LF)
  • Ramon Urias (3B)
  • Victor Scott (CF)

Dodgers

Projected Pitcher
Roki Sasaki
Projected Roster
  • Shohei Ohtani (DH)
  • Freddie Freeman (1B)
  • Will Smith (C)
  • Kyle Tucker (RF)
  • Teoscar Hernandez (LF)
  • Max Muncy (3B)
  • Andy Pages (CF)
  • Hyeseong Kim (SS)
  • Alex Freeland (2B)

Cardinals

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

Recent Form

Dodgers

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
May 1 vs STL L 2-7
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

Cardinals

Last 5 Games (5-0)

Date Opponent Result Score
May 1 vs LAD W 7-2
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best player prop bets for Dodgers vs Cardinals?

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What time does Dodgers vs Cardinals start?

The game is scheduled for 5/2/2026, 7:15:00 PM.

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