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MLB Player Props Best Bets: Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/26

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Game Summary

On July 26th, the Washington Nationals will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. This game is set to be a thrilling matchup between two teams with differing fortunes this season. The Nationals have been competitive with a 53-49 record, while the Cardinals have struggled, sitting at 47-56.

The Nationals' recent form has been solid, winning three of their last five games, including a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. On the other hand, the Cardinals have lost four of their last five games, including a series sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres.

Looking at the historical matchups, the Nationals have generally had the upper hand against the Cardinals in recent meetings. This game will feature a pitching duel between Sonny Gray for the Nationals and MacKenzie Gore for the Cardinals. Gray has been impressive this season with a 10-6 record and a 3.54 ERA, while Gore has been inconsistent with a 6-8 record and a 4.20 ERA.

Both teams are dealing with injuries, which could impact their performance. The Nationals have lost key players such as Josiah Gray for the season, while the Cardinals are missing Steven Matz, who is expected to be out until mid-August.

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Player Prop Odds

James Wood Player Prop Odds:

• Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+400), Under 0.5 (-700)
• Batter Hits: Over 0.5 (-180), Under 0.5 (+135)
• Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+250), Under 0.5 (-370)
• Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+155), Under 0.5 (-210)
• Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (+105), Under 0.5 (-140)
• Batter Total Bases: Over 0.5 (-180), Under 0.5 (+135)

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Player Analysis

James Wood has been a significant contributor to the Nationals' offense this season. With a batting average of .289, Wood has been reliable at the plate. He has also hit 19 home runs and driven in 60 runs, showcasing his power and ability to drive in runs. Wood's performance in recent games has been notable, and he will be a crucial player for the Nationals in this matchup.

Opposing Analysis

MacKenzie Gore, the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, has had an up-and-down season. With a 4.20 ERA and a 6-8 record, Gore has struggled with consistency. However, he has shown flashes of brilliance and has the potential to shut down opposing offenses. The Nationals' hitters, including James Wood, will need to be patient and capitalize on any mistakes Gore might make.

Pitching Probables

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

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Team Previews

Washington Nationals

The Nationals' offense ranks 14th in hits with 848 and 24th in runs scored with 418. They have a team batting average of .245, which is also 14th in the league. The Nationals' pitching staff has a combined ERA of 3.96, ranking them 15th. Their defense has committed 46 errors, placing them 25th in the league.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals' offense ranks 22nd in hits with 804 and 21st in runs scored with 423. They have a team batting average of .239, ranking them 19th. The Cardinals' pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.20, ranking them 21st. Their defense has committed 58 errors, placing them 9th in the league.

Team Injuries

Washington Nationals Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Mason Thompson	RP	Elbow	Out for the season
Josiah Gray	SP	Elbow	Out for the season

St. Louis Cardinals Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Steven Matz	SP	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

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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

Prediction

For this game, our best bet is to go with James Wood to get Over 0.5 hits at -180. Wood has been consistent at the plate, and with the pitching struggles of MacKenzie Gore, he has a good chance to get at least one hit in this game.

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