MLB Player Props Handicapping: Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/29
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- Jul 29, 2024, 2:25:14 AM
MLB Player Props Handicapping: Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals 7/29
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Game Summary
The Texas Rangers will face the St. Louis Cardinals on July 29th at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. This game promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams are looking to improve their standings. The Rangers come into this game with a record of 54-51, while the Cardinals are at 51-55. Recent performances by both teams have been a mixed bag, with the Rangers winning three of their last five games and the Cardinals losing three of their last five. Historically, these teams have had competitive matchups, and this game should be no different.
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Player Prop Odds
Alec Burleson Prop Odds:
- Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+320)
- Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+200)
- Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+160)
- Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (-115)
- Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-160)
- Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+105)
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Player Analysis
Alec Burleson (STL) has been a key player for the Cardinals this season. With an impressive batting average of .285, Burleson has shown consistency at the plate. He leads the team in RBIs with 60 and has hit 19 home runs this season. His ability to get on base and drive in runs makes him a valuable asset for the Cardinals. Burleson’s recent form has been solid, and he will be looking to continue his good run of form against the Rangers.
Opposing Analysis
The Texas Rangers will be starting Nathan Eovaldi, who has a record of 7-4 with a 3.31 ERA. Eovaldi has been effective this season, but he has shown vulnerability against strong hitters. The Rangers' bullpen has been decent but not spectacular, which could open up opportunities for Burleson to capitalize, especially in the later innings.
Pitching Probables
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| Player | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | K | BB | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Eovaldi | 7-4 | 3.31 | 1.04 | 106.0 | 84 | 104 | 26 | 14 |
| A. Pallante | 4-4 | 3.92 | 1.33 | 57.1 | 55 | 44 | 21 | 5 |
Team Previews
Texas Rangers
The Rangers have had a solid season with a 54-51 record. Their hitting has been consistent, ranking 15th in hits with 874 and 13th in batting average at .245. However, they have struggled to score runs, ranking 24th with 433 runs. Their pitching has been decent with a 4.09 ERA, and their bullpen has been effective, ranking 2nd in saves with 37. Fielding has been a weak point, with 46 errors ranking them 26th.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals have had an up-and-down season with a 51-55 record. Their hitting has been slightly below average, ranking 16th in hits with 854 and 18th in batting average at .240. They have scored 452 runs, ranking 18th. Their pitching has been on par with the Rangers, holding a 4.05 ERA. The bullpen has been less effective with only 22 saves, ranking them tied for 24th. Fielding has been another weak point, with 45 errors ranking them tied for 27th.
Team Injuries
| Player | Position | Updated | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Gray | SP | Sun, Jul 28 | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Aug 3 |
| C. Bradford | SP | Sun, Jul 28 | Ribs | Expected to be out until at least Jul 28 |
| Player | Position | Updated | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. O'Brien | RP | Sun, Jul 28 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jul 28 |
Recent Games
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Prediction
Given Alec Burleson's recent form and the weaknesses in the Rangers' bullpen, it seems likely he will have a productive game. The prop odds for Burleson to hit over 1.5 total bases at +105 is particularly enticing. Burleson’s consistent performance this season, coupled with the Rangers' vulnerability in pitching, makes this a strong pick.
Pick: Alec Burleson Over 1.5 Total Bases (+105)
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