MLB - STL @ LAD
(MLB) St. Louis vs. LA Dodgers,
Total: 8.50 | -120.00 Over
Result: Loss
I'm on the Over 8.5 runs in this matchup of STL @ LAD for these reasons:

- Mikolas ended last season with a 4.82 ERA, and is heading into a matchup against elite batting quality of Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman.

- Batting was a bright spot for STL last season, with Goldschmidt and Brenden Donovan in the rotation.

- A big opening win is in view for the Dodgers, who could build a lead quick and bench Glasnow who will be starting this game for LA. Knowing the money spent on the stars of this Dodgers team, I don't know what the relief pitching will look like for the home team, which is why it's also difficult to bet on the run line vs the Cardinals.

Official Play: Over 8.5 Runs