Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Texas Rangers are currently struggling to find consistency in the 2024 season after their World Series win last year, putting them on the brink of missing the playoffs.
Game outlook
The Texas Rangers are currently struggling to find consistency in the 2024 season after their World Series win last year, putting them on the brink of missing the playoffs. They will face the surprise success story of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals, in a crucial series finale on Wednesday. The expected pitching matchup features LHP Andrew Heaney for the Rangers and RHP Michael McGreevy for the Cardinals. With St. Louis being the betting favorite at the start of the series, Texas will need a strong performance to come out on top in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers -114 | Cardinals +103
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+142) | Cardinals +1.5 (-162)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 51%.
Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers have not seen much change in their roster since their World Series win in 2023, but they have taken a step back this season. Despite their struggles, they are just 4.5 games out of first place in the American League West, with a record of 23-33 away from home. However, their lineup ranks 17th in baseball in runs scored and their team ERA is 16th in the league. Veteran lefty Andrew Heaney has been consistent in July, but the team suffered a huge loss in their last game against the Cardinals. The Rangers have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 16th in offense and 14th in defense, with a record of 80-82 this season.