The Dodgers return home from a seven game road trip to host the Cardinals tonight, and they lost two of three in St. Louis last week. I like their chances here at Chavez Ravine, where they own a 21-7 record so far this season.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Carlos Frias will be on the hill for the home team, and the rookie has been impressive so far. Frias (4-2, 4.29 ERA) allowed one run on five hits over seven innings in a 5-1 win over the Cardinals last week. He's 3-1 with a 0.46 ERA in four starts under the lights this season. The Cardinals will counter with Michael Wacha, who's last start was a home loss to the Dodgers.

2. Home Cookin' - Dodgers slugger Adrian Gonzalez is hitting .363 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs at home this season.

3. X-Factor - The Cardinals are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.

Selection: This is a play on the LA Dodgers +1.5 (8*)