Saint Louis Cardinals at Texas Rangers 5/18/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Saint Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers
MLB: 4:05 PM EST
May. 18, 2019
TV: FSW
Latest Odds : STL -150 Total 11.5
The Saint Louis Cardinals are set to visit Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas for an interleague clash against the Texas Rangers. The Saint Louis Cardinals come into this matchup with a 23-21 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Atlanta Braves, 10-2. Adam Wainwright received the starting nod for the Saint Louis Cardinals, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 4 innings. Marcell Ozuna was able to have a solid game from the plate as he contributed his 13th HR of the season.
The Saint Louis Cardinals are set to start Dakota Hudson (2-3, 4.61 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dakota Hudson has never recorded a start against the Texas Rangers, but he has struggled on the road this season as he is 0-2 with a 6.14 ERA.
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The Texas Rangers come into this matchup with a 19-22 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing out their recent series against the Kansas City Royals with a win, 16-1. Lance Lynn received the starting nod for the Texas Rangers, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings. Rougned Odor had a big game from the plate for the Texas Rangers as he went 3 for 5 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.
The Texas Rangers are set to start Jesse Chavez (0-1, 6.20 ERA) who had success in his latest appearance as he went 2 scoreless innings while striking out 3 batters against the Kansas City Royals. Jesse Chavez had success in 4 appearances against the Saint Louis Cardinals during the 2018 season as he went 7 scoreless innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 road games.
Rangers are 2-6 in their last 8 interleague home games.
Over is 5-2-1 in Rangers last 8 during game 2 of a series.
Free Betting Pick: Saint Louis Cardinals -150
The Saint Louis Cardinals have struggled as of recent as they have fallen to 3rd place in the NL Central, but they should get back on track against the struggling Texas Rangers. Jesse Chavez has been in the bullpen for the Texas Rangers over the last 2 seasons, and he has struggled especially this year as he is posting a 6.20 ERA. The Saint Louis Cardinals have a ton of talent in their starting lineup, and that begins with Marcell Ozuna, Paul Goldschmidt, and Matt Carpenter. Final Score Prediction, Saint Louis Cardinals win 6-4.