MLB Player Props Betting Forecast: St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Preview: The St. Louis Cardinals (52-48) will face the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-49) at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The Pirates lead the series 1-0 after a narrow 2-1 victory. Pittsburgh boasts a 25-25 record at home, while the Cardinals are evenly matched with a 26-26 record on the road. This matchup is the eighth of the season, with the Cardinals leading the series 4-3. The Pirates have a strong pitching staff, currently holding the sixth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.83.

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Player Prop Odds:

Batter Doubles: 0.5, Over: +225.0

Batter Hits: 1.5, Over: +190.0

Batter Home Runs: 0.5, Over: +470.0

Batter RBIs: 0.5, Over: +145.0

Batter Runs Scored: 0.5, Over: -155.0

Batter Singles: 0.5, Over: -130.0

Batter Total Bases: 1.5, Over: -120.0

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Player Analysis:

Bryan Reynolds: Bryan Reynolds has been a standout performer for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season. With a batting average of .288, Reynolds has accumulated 20 doubles, three triples, and 18 home runs. Over the last 10 games, Reynolds has been in excellent form, going 12-for-37 with four doubles and three home runs. His ability to consistently produce hits and generate runs makes him a critical player in the Pirates' lineup.

Opposing Analysis:

St. Louis Cardinals Pitching: The Cardinals will likely rely on Lance Lynn for this matchup. Lynn has a record of 5-4 with an ERA of 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.39. He has struck out 92 batters over 96.1 innings. While Lynn has shown moments of brilliance, his inconsistency can be exploited. The Cardinals' bullpen has been relatively solid, but they will need a strong performance from Lynn to contain the Pirates' hitters.

Pitching Probables:

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts
Lance Lynn (STL)	5-4	4.39	92
Paul Skenes (PIT)	6-0	1.90	89

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Team Previews:

St. Louis Cardinals: The Cardinals have a solid lineup featuring Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson. Arenado has contributed with 14 doubles and nine home runs, while Burleson has been on fire recently, going 15-for-41 with three doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games. The Cardinals' overall team batting average stands at .233, ranked 26th in the MLB. Their pitching staff holds a 3.83 ERA, ranked 12th in the league, and they have committed 50 errors, placing them 19th overall.

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pirates' offense is led by Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz. Cruz has been impressive in the last 10 games, hitting 12-for-37 with four doubles and three home runs. The Pirates have a team batting average of .246, which is 13th in the MLB. Their pitching staff has been strong, posting a 3.97 ERA, ranked 15th overall. The Pirates have 46 errors, placing them 25th in the league. Pittsburgh's bullpen has been reliable, with 36 saves, the best in the league.

Team Injuries:

Player	Position	Injury Status
Steven Matz	SP	60-Day IL (back)
Tommy Edman	2B	60-Day IL (wrist)
Bailey Falter	RP	15-Day IL (arm)
Daulton Jefferies	RP	15-Day IL (elbow)
Ryan Borucki	RP	60-Day IL (tricep)

Recent Games:

St. Louis Cardinals:

Opponent	Score	W/L
@ Atlanta	Postponed	Postponed
@ Atlanta	L 3-2 F/10	L
@ Atlanta	W 9-5	W
@ Atlanta	W 6-2	W
@ Pittsburgh	L 2-1	L

Pittsburgh Pirates:

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Philadelphia	W 8-7	W
vs Philadelphia	W 4-1	W
vs Philadelphia	L 6-0	L
vs St. Louis	W 2-1	W

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Prediction:

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