The Los Angeles Dodgers (20-13) and the St. Louis Cardinals (20-13) wrap up a three-game series on Sunday, May 3, at 2:15 p.m. ET. According to PrizePicks Team Picks, the Dodgers are a road favorite with a 1.63x payout if they win.
Despite being listed as the favorite in all three games, Los Angeles has lost both matchups of the series, as the Cardinals chase a sweep on Sunday afternoon. Will the Dodgers’ run drought continue in the series finale?
Below, we'll break down our Dodgers vs. Cardinals prediction and picks for Sunday’s MLB game, including the winner payouts, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.
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Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Sunday, May 3
St. Louis has limited the Dodgers to only 2.0 runs per game over two matchups in this series. According to FanGraphs, L.A. logs 5.2 runs per game (sixth) and has 121 wRC+ (tied for first), bats .271 (second), and sports a .349 wOBA (tied for second).
The Cardinals carry a concerning 4.53 xFIP (24th), yet they’ve still limited one of the best batting orders in baseball. This cold streak extends to the Dodgers’ entire four-game losing streak, recording only 1.8 runs per contest in the split.
Backed by 1.5 home runs per game in this series, St. Louis’ 5.0 runs per game have been more than enough to grab two wins over Los Angeles. On the season, the Cards have 165 runs scored (ninth), 108 wRC+, and a .327 wOBA (eighth).
Dodgers SP Justin Wrobleski (5.05 xFIP over 4 starts and 30.0 IP) and Cardinals SP Dustin May (4.17 xFIP over 6 starts and 30.2 IP) will battle on the mound today.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Winner Payout, Over/Under – Sunday, May 3
The Dodgers enter Sunday’s game as a road favorite against the Cardinals, returning a 1.63x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
Here are the full payouts for the Dodgers vs. Cardinals game on PrizePicks.
- Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (2x payout)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (1.88x payout on Over)
- Game Winner Payout: Dodgers 1.63x | Cardinals 2.17x
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Dodgers vs. Cardinals Prediction on Over/Under – 5/3/26
Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Dodgers vs. Cardinals prediction for the run total on Sunday, May 3.
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- The Dodgers have not hit a home run over the last five games, leading to only 2.4 runs per game in the split.
- Cardinals SP Dustin May has ceded only 3 HRs over six starts and allows a 0.88 HR/9 and an 8.8% HR/FB.
- St. Louis’ bullpen has given up only 0.78 HR/9, which is tied for the eighth-lowest mark among pitching staffs.
- Dodgers SP Justin Wrobleski has flourished recently by allowing only 2 earned runs over his last four starts, producing an elite 0.69 ERA during the span.
- According to Baseball Savant, Wrobleski allows a 5.3% barrel rate (74th percentile) that could help limit the Cards’ .408 SLG (seventh).
- Wrobleski’s most-used pitches are a four-seam fastball (52.1%) and slider (33.4%), and St. Louis ranks just 15th in runs above average against each pitch.
- Los Angeles also touts a strong bullpen with a 3.72 xERA (eighth).
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks – 5/3/26
Here are top Dodgers vs. Cardinals picks to target on PrizePicks for Sunday, May 3. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Justin Wrobleski and Masyn Winn.
Dodgers SP Justin Wrobleski vs. Cardinals Projection: 17.5 Putouts
- For this projection, the Dodgers’ starter will need to at least finish the sixth inning.
- Over four starts, Wrobleski is averaging 6.5 innings pitched per game.
- He’s finished the sixth inning in three consecutive appearances.
- Furthermore, Los Angeles has been comfortable allowing a high pitch count for the three-year veteran, logging 97 and 109 pitches in his last two showings.
- Baseball Savant gives Wrobleski a 7.6% walk rate (66th percentile), suggesting he can stay in the strike zone and avoid lengthy battles against each batter.
- He’s yet to allow a home run, which potentially helps limit the Cardinals’ 3.4% home run rate (fifth).
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Cardinals SS Masyn Winn vs. Dodgers: 4.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- Masyn Winn hits a blistering .375 against left-handed pitchers, which may provide an advantage against the southpaw, Justin Wrobleski.
- He’s totaled 3 hits in 7 at-bats (.429) in this series and sports 6 hits over his last five outings.
- Winn has posted a 7.0 hitter fantasy score per contest over the last five games, going over 4.5 in every appearance during the span.
- St. Louis’ shortstop has elevated his career .230 batting average against sliders to .267 early in the 2026 season, and Wrobleski’s second-most used pitch is a slider (33.4%).
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Will the Cardinals continue to limit the Dodgers’ power and pull off the sweep? Los Angeles desperately needs a win as it looks to snap its four-game losing streak.
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