MLB Player Props Picks of the Day: Rangers vs Cardinals 7/29

MLB Player Props Picks of the Day: Rangers vs Cardinals 7/29

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Game Summary

The Texas Rangers (51-55, third in the AL West) will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (54-51, second in the NL Central) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. EDT. Both teams are looking to build some momentum in this crucial matchup. The Rangers are trying to end a three-game road losing streak, while the Cardinals aim to solidify their standing in the NL Central.

The Cardinals have a decent home record of 27-24 and an overall record of 54-51. They have shown notable power, going 18-10 in games where they hit at least two home runs. On the other hand, the Rangers have struggled on the road with a 22-32 record and a 51-55 overall. 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. Key players for the Cardinals include Brendan Donovan, who boasts a .263 average with 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and 48 RBIs. Alec Burleson has also been in good form, going 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 .476 slugging percentage. Josh Smith has chipped in with three home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games.

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Player Prop Odds

For this matchup, we are focusing on Andre Pallante's player prop to record a win:

• Pitcher Record a Win: Yes +225, No -330

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Player Analysis

Andre Pallante comes into this game with a 4-4 record, a 3.92 ERA, and a 1.33 WHIP. Over 57.1 innings pitched, he has allowed 55 hits, struck out 44, walked 21, and given up five home runs. Pallante has been relatively consistent for the Cardinals this season, but he will need to be at his best against a Rangers lineup that can be potent, despite their struggles this year.

Opposing Analysis

The Texas Rangers have been inconsistent with their hitting this season. They rank 15th in hits with 874 and 24th in runs with 433. Their .245 team batting average ranks 13th in the league. The Rangers' offensive struggles have been evident, but they do have some power hitters who can change the game with one swing. Corey Seager, for instance, leads the team with 19 home runs. The Rangers will need to find a way to get to Pallante early to put pressure on the Cardinals.

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 have had a challenging season and currently sit third in the AL West. They have a 51-55 overall record and a 22-32 record on the road. Offensively, the Rangers are led by Corey Seager, who has 19 home runs this season. However, the team as a whole has struggled to score consistently, ranking 24th in runs scored. Their team batting average of .245 ranks 13th in the league.

On the pitching side, Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for the Rangers. Eovaldi has a 7-4 record with a 3.31 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP over 106 innings pitched. He has struck out 104 batters while walking just 26. Eovaldi will look to continue his strong season and give the Rangers a chance to win on the road.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals are having a solid season and are currently second in the NL Central with a 54-51 record. They have a strong home record of 27-24. Brendan Donovan has been a key player for the Cardinals, hitting .263 with 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and 48 RBIs. The Cardinals have shown power throughout the season, going 18-10 in games where they hit at least two home runs.

Andre Pallante will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals. Pallante has a 4-4 record with a 3.92 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 57.1 innings pitched. He has allowed 55 hits, struck out 44 batters, and walked 21. Pallante will need to be sharp against a Rangers lineup that can be dangerous despite their struggles this season.

Team Injuries

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

Recent Games

Texas Rangers

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

St. Louis Cardinals

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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Prediction

Given the current form of both teams and the pitching matchup, Andre Pallante has a decent chance to record a win in this game. The Cardinals have the power to back up their pitching, and Pallante has shown enough consistency to be trusted in this spot. Additionally, the Rangers have struggled on the road, which further tilts the scales in favor of Pallante and the Cardinals.

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