Daily MLB Player Props Picks: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals

Daily MLB Player Props Picks: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals

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Game Summary

The Washington Nationals are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 26th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Nationals, currently holding a 53-49 record, have been in decent form lately, winning three of their last five games. They recently took a series against the Cincinnati Reds but struggled against the San Diego Padres. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have a 47-56 record and have been inconsistent, losing three of their last five games, including a series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Historically, the Nationals and Cardinals have had competitive matchups, making this game an exciting one to watch. The Nationals will rely on their ace Sonny Gray, who has been a dependable arm this season with a 3.54 ERA and 131 strikeouts. The Cardinals will counter with MacKenzie Gore, who has a 4.20 ERA and has shown flashes of brilliance despite his 6-8 record.

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Player Prop Odds

Paul Goldschmidt is one of the key players to watch in this game. Here are the player prop odds for him:

• Batter Doubles 0.5 Over +330, Under -525
• Batter Home Runs 0.5 Over +475, Under -900
• Batter RBIs 0.5 Over +160, Under -225
• Batter Runs Scored 0.5 Over +110, Under -155
• Batter Singles 0.5 Over -105, Under -130
• Batter Total Bases 1.5 Over +120, Under -160

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Player Analysis

Paul Goldschmidt, the first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, is having another solid season. He has been a consistent performer at the plate, boasting a .275 batting average with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs. Goldschmidt has a knack for getting on base and driving in runs, making him a valuable asset for the Cardinals' lineup.

Goldschmidt's ability to hit for extra bases is notable, as he has accumulated a significant number of doubles and home runs this season. His experience and skill make him a player to watch in any game, especially in a matchup against a strong pitcher like Sonny Gray.

Opposing Analysis

Sonny Gray, the probable starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, has been impressive this season with a 10-6 record and a 3.54 ERA. Gray has been effective in limiting opposing hitters, striking out 131 batters in 106.2 innings while maintaining a low WHIP of 1.06.

The Cardinals' offense will have a tough challenge against Gray, who has been consistent in his performances. The Nationals' bullpen has also been solid, leading the league in saves with 37. This game will test the Cardinals' ability to generate runs against quality pitching.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	Strikeouts
Sonny Gray (WSH)	10-6	3.54	131
MacKenzie Gore (STL)	6-8	4.20	118

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Team Previews

Washington Nationals

The Nationals have been competitive this season with a 53-49 record. They rank 14th in hits with 848 and have a team batting average of .245. The Nationals' pitching staff has been solid, with a team ERA of 3.96, ranking 15th in the league. However, their offense has struggled to score runs consistently, ranking 24th with 418 runs scored.

Defensively, the Nationals have committed 46 errors, ranking 25th in the league. Their bullpen has been a bright spot, leading the league in saves with 37. The Nationals will need their offense to step up against the Cardinals to support their strong pitching staff.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have had an up-and-down season with a 47-56 record. They rank 22nd in hits with 804 and have a team batting average of .239. The Cardinals' pitching staff has struggled, with a team ERA of 4.20, ranking 21st in the league. Offensively, they have scored 423 runs, ranking 21st.

Defensively, the Cardinals have committed 58 errors, ranking 9th worst in the league. Their bullpen has been decent, with 29 saves, ranking 8th. The Cardinals will rely on their offense, led by Paul Goldschmidt, to produce runs against the Nationals' strong pitching.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Mason Thompson	RP	Wed, Jul 24	Elbow	Out for the season
Josiah Gray	SP	Wed, Jul 24	Elbow	Out for the season
Steven Matz	SP	Tue, Jul 23	Back	Expected to be out until at least Aug 16

Recent Games

Washington Nationals

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Cincinnati	W 8-5	W
vs Cincinnati	W 5-4	W
vs Cincinnati	W 5-2	W
vs San Diego	L 4-0	L
vs San Diego	L 12-3	L

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

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Prediction

Our expert pick for the player prop bet on Paul Goldschmidt is the over on 0.5 RBIs at +160 odds. Goldschmidt has been a reliable run producer for the Cardinals, and with the Nationals' strong pitching, the Cardinals will need their star first baseman to come through in key situations. Given his track record and current form, we believe Goldschmidt will drive in at least one run in this game.

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