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

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

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Game Summary

The Texas Rangers (51-55, third in the AL West) are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (54-51, second in the NL Central) at Busch Stadium on Monday, July 29th at 7:45 p.m. EDT. The Rangers will be looking to break a three-game road losing streak, while the Cardinals aim to maintain their solid home record and climb further up the NL Central standings.

Coming into this game, the Cardinals boast a 27-24 record at home, having gone 18-10 in games where they’ve hit at least two home runs. The Rangers, on the other hand, have struggled on the road with a 22-32 record. They rank ninth in the AL with 111 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season, adding an element of unpredictability to the matchup. In their last 10 games, the Cardinals have posted a 4-6 record with a .243 batting average and a 5.15 ERA, having been outscored by 15 runs. The Rangers have fared slightly better, going 5-5 with a .229 batting average and a 4.80 ERA, though they’ve been outscored by nine runs over the same span.

Notable performers for the Cardinals include Brendan Donovan, who has 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and 48 RBI while hitting .263, and Alec Burleson, who is 12-for-43 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games. For the Rangers, Corey Seager leads with 19 home runs and a slugging percentage of .476, while Josh Smith has gone 8-for-37 with three home runs and nine RBI in the last 10 games.

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Player Prop Odds

For pitching props, Nathan Eovaldi to record a win is at -165 (Yes: +125).

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Player Analysis

Nathan Eovaldi has been a key player for the Rangers this season. With a 7-4 record, a 3.31 ERA, and a 1.04 WHIP over 106 innings, he has shown consistency and effectiveness on the mound. Eovaldi has also tallied 104 strikeouts while allowing just 26 walks and 14 home runs. His ability to limit baserunners and maintain a low ERA makes him a reliable option for the Rangers.

Eovaldi's recent form has been strong, and his performance will be crucial in helping the Rangers end their road losing streak. His command and control have been impressive, and he will look to capitalize on the Cardinals' recent struggles at the plate.

Opposing Analysis

The Cardinals' offense has been inconsistent lately, posting a .243 batting average over their last 10 games. Despite having power hitters like Nolan Gorman, who leads the team with 19 home runs, and Brendan Donovan, who has 48 RBIs, they have struggled to string together hits and consistently drive in runs.

Eovaldi will need to be cautious with the middle of the Cardinals' lineup, but their recent form suggests that he could have success in limiting their offensive output. The Cardinals' propensity to strike out, combined with Eovaldi's strikeout ability, bodes well for his chances of recording a win.

Pitching Probables

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

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Team Previews

Texas Rangers

The Rangers have been middling this season with a 51-55 record. Offensively, they are ranked 15th in hits (874) and 24th in runs scored (433) with a team batting average of .245, which ranks 13th in the league. Their pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.09, which ranks 19th, and they have committed 46 errors, ranking 26th in fielding.

Relief pitching has been a strength for the Rangers, with the bullpen securing 37 saves, the second-most in the league. However, their struggles on the road have been evident, and they will need a strong performance from Eovaldi to turn things around.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have a slightly better record at 54-51. They rank 16th in hits (854) and 18th in runs scored (452) with a team batting average of .240, which ranks 18th. Their pitching staff has a combined ERA of 4.05, ranking 16th, and they have committed 45 errors, ranking 27th in fielding.

The Cardinals have struggled lately, particularly with consistency in their pitching staff. Andre Pallante, who will start against the Rangers, has a 4-4 record with a 3.92 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 57.1 innings. He will need to be at his best to contain the Rangers' offense and give the Cardinals a chance to win.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Cole Winn	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Shoulder	60-Day IL
Evan Carter	OF	Mon, Jul 29	Lumbar	10-Day IL
Cody Bradford	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Back	60-Day IL
Austin Pruitt	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Knee	60-Day IL
Joshua Jung	3B	Mon, Jul 29	Wrist	60-Day IL
Tyler Mahle	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Elbow	60-Day IL
Jacob deGrom	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Elbow	60-Day IL
Carson Coleman	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Elbow	60-Day IL

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Steven Matz	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Back	60-Day IL
Keynan Middleton	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Forearm	60-Day IL
Nick Robertson	SP	Mon, Jul 29	Elbow	15-Day IL
Riley O'Brien	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Forearm	60-Day IL
Tommy Edman	SS	Mon, Jul 29	Wrist	60-Day IL
Drew Rom	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Biceps	60-Day IL

Recent Games

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L
Fri, Jul 19	vs Baltimore	L 9-1	46-51
Sat, Jul 20	vs Baltimore	L 8-4	46-52
Sun, Jul 21	vs Baltimore	W 3-2	47-52
Mon, Jul 22	vs Chicago	W 4-3 F/10	48-52
Tue, Jul 23	vs Chicago	W 3-2	49-52

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L
Fri, Jul 19	@ Atlanta	Postponed	Postponed
Sat, Jul 20	@ Atlanta	L 3-2 F/10	50-47
Sat, Jul 20	@ Atlanta	W 9-5	51-47
Sun, Jul 21	@ Atlanta	W 6-2	52-47
Mon, Jul 22	@ Pittsburgh	L 2-1	52-48

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