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

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

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Game Summary

The Texas Rangers will face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The game is scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. EDT. The Rangers, currently third in the AL West with a 51-55 record, are looking to break their three-game road losing streak. Meanwhile, the Cardinals, second in the NL Central with a 54-51 record, aim to capitalize on their home field advantage where they have a 27-24 record this season.

In their most recent outings, the Cardinals have shown mixed results with a 4-6 record in their last ten games, scoring a .243 batting average and a team ERA of 5.15. They have been outscored by fifteen runs during this stretch. On the other hand, the Rangers have a 5-5 record in their last ten games, with a .229 batting average and a team ERA of 4.80. They have been outscored by nine runs.

This game marks the first meeting between these teams this season. Key performers for the Cardinals include Brendan Donovan, who has 22 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and 48 RBIs while hitting .263. Alec Burleson is another notable player to watch, going 12-for-43 with a double and two home runs over the past ten games. For the Rangers, Corey Seager leads with 19 home runs and a slugging percentage of .476. Josh Smith has also been productive, going 8-for-37 with three home runs and nine RBIs over the last ten games.

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Player Prop Odds

Here are the player prop odds for Marcus Semien:

  • Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+310.0)
  • Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+170.0)
  • Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+155.0)
  • Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (-140.0)
  • Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-185.0)
  • Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (-105.0)

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Player Analysis: Marcus Semien

Marcus Semien has been a consistent performer for the Texas Rangers this season. With a batting average of .240, he has accumulated 53 RBIs and 19 home runs. Semien's versatility at the plate makes him a threat in various prop markets. His ability to hit for both power and average is reflected in his odds for multiple categories, including hits, runs scored, and total bases.

Opposing Analysis: St. Louis Cardinals Pitching

Facing Semien will be Andre Pallante, who has a 4-4 record with a 3.92 ERA and a WHIP of 1.33. Pallante’s performance this season has been somewhat inconsistent, and he has shown vulnerability to hitters with high contact rates like Semien. Over 57.1 innings pitched, Pallante has allowed 55 hits and 21 walks while striking out 44 batters.

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 shown mixed results this season, standing at 51-55 overall with a 22-32 record on the road. Offensively, they rank ninth in the AL with 111 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game. Key hitters include Corey Seager and Josh Smith, who have been productive in recent games.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals are 54-51 overall and have a 27-24 record at home. They have performed well in games where they hit at least two home runs, boasting an 18-10 record in such scenarios. Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson have been key contributors to the Cardinals' offense.

Team Injuries

Texas Rangers

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

St. Louis Cardinals

Player Position Injury Status
Steven Matz SP Back 60-Day IL
Keynan Middleton RP Forearm 60-Day IL
Nick Robertson RP Elbow 15-Day IL
Riley O'Brien RP Forearm 60-Day IL
Tommy Edman 2B Wrist 60-Day IL
Drew Rom RP Biceps 60-Day IL

Recent Games

Texas Rangers

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
Wed, Jul 24 vs Chicago W 10-2 50-52
Thu, Jul 25 vs Chicago W 2-1 51-52
Fri, Jul 26 @ Toronto L 6-5 51-53
Sat, Jul 27 @ Toronto L 7-3 51-54
Sun, Jul 28 @ Toronto L 7-3 51-55

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St. Louis Cardinals

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
Tue, Jul 23 @ Pittsburgh W 2-1 53-48
Wed, Jul 24 @ Pittsburgh L 5-0 53-49
Fri, Jul 26 vs Washington L 10-8 F/10 53-50
Sat, Jul 27 vs Washington L 14-3 53-51
Sun, Jul 28 vs Washington W 4-3 54-51

Prediction

Pick: Over 1.5 Total Bases for Marcus Semien (-105)

Given Marcus Semien's consistent performance this season and Andre Pallante's struggles, betting on Semien to achieve over 1.5 total bases is a solid pick. Semien's versatility at the plate and ability to get on base make this prop bet particularly attractive. The odds of -105 provide good value for a player of Semien's caliber.

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