The upcoming game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown. Set to take place at 8:05 PM EDT today, the Cardinals (+120) will face off against the Rangers (-135) at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The run total for the game is set at 9.5, and the Rangers are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +140, while the Cardinals are +1.5 at odds of -160.
One of the key factors in this game will be the pitching matchup, which is currently set to be Adam Wainwright versus Martin Perez. Wainwright has been a solid pitcher for the Cardinals this season, and he’ll need to bring his A-game if they hope to come out on top against the Rangers. On the other side of the field, Perez will be looking to add another win to the Rangers’ record.
The Cardinals last played yesterday, losing to the Pirates in a close 2-1 affair. It might be tough for them to bounce back from that loss and play on short rest, but they will be looking to give it their all against the Rangers. The Rangers, for their part, last played yesterday as well, when they beat the Mariners 12-3. Will they be at full strength for this game, or will the short rest take a toll on them?
The last time these two teams faced off was on May 19, 2019, when the Rangers beat the Cardinals 5-4. In that game, the Rangers were +148, showing that they are a team that can thrive as an underdog. The total for that game was set at 11.0 and stayed under by 2.0 runs.
Win Trends
When looking at how these teams have been playing as of late, it’s hard to ignore the Rangers’ recent success. In their last 10 games, they have won 8 times, making them a force to be reckoned with on the field. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have only won 3 of their last 10 games, making them the underdogs in this matchup.
Totals Trends
When it comes to totals betting, it’s important to look at how each team has been performing in recent games. For the Cardinals, the total has been trending under, with under bettors cashing in a ticket in 8 of their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Rangers game total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 6 of their last 10.
At the end of the day, we’re following the expert advice of SteveCatfish851 and taking the St. Louis Cardinals (+120) for this game. If you’re looking for more picks and insider tips, then be sure to check out the Shark Book app. It’s a handicapper’s best friend, and it’s available for free download. Don’t miss out on any of the action and click here to download the app today!