Free MLB Player Props Picks: Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/29

Free MLB Player Props Picks: Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/29

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Game Summary

The Texas Rangers are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals on July 29th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rangers have been showing mixed performances recently, with a balanced record of 54-51 overall and 27-27 on the road. On the other hand, the Cardinals are slightly behind with a 51-55 overall record and 22-32 at home. Recent performances of both teams have been inconsistent, with the Rangers winning three of their last five games while the Cardinals have won only two.

Historically, the Rangers and Cardinals have had competitive matchups, with a slight edge to the Rangers in recent years. This matchup features two intriguing starting pitchers: Andre Pallante for the Cardinals and Nathan Eovaldi for the Rangers. Both pitchers have shown flashes of brilliance this season, which should make for an exciting duel on the mound.

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Player Prop Odds

Josh Smith Player Props:

• Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+350)
• Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+230)
• Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+175)
• Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (-105)
• Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-160)
• Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+130)

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Player Analysis

Josh Smith has been a consistent performer for the Cardinals this season. With a batting average of .282, he has been a reliable figure in the lineup. Smith has accumulated 19 home runs and 53 RBIs so far this season. His ability to get on base and drive in runs makes him a key player to watch in this matchup. Given his recent form, betting on Smith to exceed 1.5 total bases (+130) and score over 0.5 runs (-105) could be profitable.

Opposing Analysis

The Texas Rangers' pitching staff has been relatively average this season, with a team ERA of 4.09 which ranks 19th in the league. Nathan Eovaldi, their probable starter, boasts a 7-4 record with a 3.31 ERA and 104 strikeouts over 106 innings. While Eovaldi has been reliable, he has shown vulnerability to giving up hits, as evidenced by the 84 hits he has allowed. Smith's ability to make contact and get on base could exploit this aspect of Eovaldi's game.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
N. Eovaldi (TEX)	7-4	3.31	1.04	106.0	84	104	26	14
A. Pallante (STL)	4-4	3.92	1.33	57.1	55	44	21	5

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Team Previews

Texas Rangers

The Rangers come into this game with a 54-51 record, placing them in the middle of the pack. Their offense has been solid, ranking 13th in batting average (.245) and 15th in hits (874). However, they have struggled somewhat in converting these opportunities into runs, ranking 24th in runs scored (433). The pitching staff has been average with a team ERA of 4.09, ranking 19th in the league. Fielding has also been an issue, with 46 errors ranking them 26th.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have a 51-55 record, struggling to find consistency this season. Offensively, they rank 18th in batting average (.240) and 16th in hits (854). They have scored 452 runs, ranking 18th in the league. The pitching staff has a team ERA of 4.05, ranking 16th. Like the Rangers, fielding has been problematic with 45 errors, ranking 27th. The Cardinals will look to improve on these areas as they host the Rangers.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
C. Bradford	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Ribs	Expected to be out until at least Jul 29

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
R. O'Brien	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jul 29

Recent Games

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	vs Baltimore	L9-1	46-51	Burnes 10-4	Eovaldi 6-4	NaN	36336
Sat, Jul 20	vs Baltimore	L8-4	46-52	Rodriguez 12-4	Scherzer 1-3	NaN	38410
Sun, Jul 21	vs Baltimore	W3-2	47-52	Heaney 4-10	Kremer 4-6	Yates 17	31808
Mon, Jul 22	vs Chicago	W4-3 F/10	48-52	Hernandez 3-0	Wilson 1-6	NaN	30832
Tue, Jul 23	vs Chicago	W3-2	49-52	Gray 5-4	Crochet 6-7	Yates 18	39240

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	@ Atlanta	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed
Sat, Jul 20	@ Atlanta	L3-2 F/10	50-47	Johnson 3-1	Roycroft 1-2	NaN	37042
Sat, Jul 20	@ Atlanta	W9-5	51-47	Gray 10-6	Elder 1-4	Leahy 1	42168
Sun, Jul 21	@ Atlanta	W6-2	52-47	Mikolas 8-8	Schwellenbach 3-5	NaN	36348
Mon, Jul 22	@ Pittsburgh	L2-1	52-48	Chapman 2-4	King 3-2	Bednar 18	18970

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