Cardinals vs. Rangers Betting Preview & Prediction
Date: Tuesday, June 6th, 8:05 ET
Location: Globe Life Field
TV: BSSW
Money Line: Cardinals +133/Rangers -156
Total Line: 9.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Texas Rangers and the Cardinals on Tuesday, June 6th at Globe Life Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | +133 | +1.5 | O 9.5 (-116) |
| TEX | -156 | -1.5 | U 9.5 (-105) |
Cardinals vs. Rangers Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | 1 | 2B |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 2 | 1B |
| Nolan Gorman | 3 | 2B |
| Nolan Arenado | 4 | 3B |
| Willson Contreras | 5 | C |
| Alec Burleson | 6 | RF |
| Paul DeJong | 7 | SS |
| Jordan Walker | 8 | RF |
| Tommy Edman | 9 | SS |
| Matthew Liberatore | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 1 | 2B |
| Corey Seager | 2 | SS |
| Nathaniel Lowe | 3 | 1B |
| Adolis García | 4 | RF |
| Josh Jung | 5 | 3B |
| Jonah Heim | 6 | C |
| Robbie Grossman | 7 | LF |
| Leody Taveras | 8 | CF |
| Mitch Garver | 9 | C |
| Dane Dunning | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
St. Louis Cardinals: 25-36 SU / OU 30-31 / Runline 26-35
If the Cardinals are going to climb out of last place in the NL Central, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Rangers. Heading into the game, the Cardinals have lost four straight games and stand with an overall record of 25-36. On the road, the Cardinals are 13-20 and 12-16 at home. The team’s overall series record is 6-10-3.
- The Cardinals have covered the runline in 42.6% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.0
- The Cardinals have been favored in 60.7% of their games and have runline records of 10-18 and 16-17 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Cardinals have an over/under record of just 30-31.
The Rangers take on the Cardinals in the middle of a four game winning streak and are leading the AL West on an overall record of 39-20. So far, they are 19-12 on the road and 20-8 at home. Texas’ overall series record stands at 14-4-1.
- The Rangers have covered the runline in 66.1% of their games and have an average run margin of 2.6
- The Rangers have been favored in 61.0% of their games and have runline records of 19-9 and 20-11 at home and on the road, respectively
- The over has hit in 58% of the Rangers’ 59 games at 33-24.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Liberatore | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1-1 | 4.91 | 1.36 | 0 |
The Cardinals will turn to starter Matthew Liberatore who has an overall record of 1-1. After three appearances, his ERA is 4.91 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.8. Also, he has compiled a FIP of 3.83 and an OBP of .340.
Matthew Liberatore took the loss after allowing four runs on five hits in his previous outing against the Guardians. In the game, the Cardinals fell 4-3.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Dunning | 13 | 5 | 48 | 4-1 | 2.06 | 1.04 | 0 |
Today will be Dane Dunning’s 14th appearance this season, and he has an overall record of 4-1. His current ERA stands at 2.06 and OBP allowed of .273. So far, he struckout 32 batters and has a WHIP of 1.04. On the road, his ERA is 2.60 compared to 1.38 at home.
Texas lost the last time Dunning pitched, falling to the Tigers by a final score of 3-2. In the game, Dunning went five innings and allowed three earned runs on seven hits.
Cardinals vs. Rangers Offense Outlook
The Cardinals have proven to be one of the best home run hitting teams this season, having hit 81 home runs (5th). In terms of overall run production, St. Louis is averaging 4.7 runs per game on a collective batting average of .251. At home, their slugging percentage is .433 compared to .392 on the road.
St. Louis Cardinals Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | .292 | .390 | .504 | 27 | 10 | 7 |
| Nolan Gorman | .274 | .360 | .554 | 44 | 14 | 4 |
| Nolan Arenado | .263 | .313 | .439 | 39 | 10 | 2 |
St. Louis Cardinals Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | .237 | 5 | 1 | 1 | .473 |
| Nolan Gorman | .347 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .547 |
| Brendan Donovan | .150 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .300 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | .300 | 6 | 3 | 0 | .350 |
| Tommy Edman | .233 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .350 |
Up to this point in the season, the Rangers have emerged as one of the premier home run-hitting teams in baseball, accumulating 77 home runs (7th). On the whole, Texas averages 6.4 runs per game and boasts a cumulative batting average of .279. In home games, the Rangers have a slugging percentage of .494, as opposed to .407 in away games.
Texas Rangers Top Hitters vs. Lefties
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | .284 | 0 | .392 | .326 |
| Josh Jung | .339 | 5 | .679 | .447 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | .244 | 1 | .333 | .302 |
| Jonah Heim | .356 | 1 | .533 | .401 |
| Ezequiel Duran | .340 | 2 | .553 | .407 |
Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | .513 | 11 | 6 | 1 | .870 |
| Marcus Semien | .383 | 9 | 7 | 1 | .650 |
| Jonah Heim | .480 | 7 | 4 | 1 | .710 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | .310 | 8 | 3 | 1 | .450 |
| Mitch Garver | .378 | 5 | 4 | 1 | .644 |
Free MLB Pick
The St. Louis Cardinals have gone a meager 1-6 in their last seven games. The Cards have scored three runs or less in ten of their last eleven games. But get this… Starter Matthew Liberatore has given up 24 earned runs in 27.1 innings on the road. (Career) On the flip side, Texas Rangers starter Dane Dunning has allowed only three earned runs over 18.1 innings at home. Amazingly, Dunning hasn’t allowed a home run this season in 48 innings. Since becoming a starter, he’s posted a nice 2.28 ERA. Texas has won four games in a row and won thirteen of their last 16 games. I’m betting the Texas Rangers at -155. Question: Do you live bet games? If so, have you checked out the incredible live wagering platform at Bovada? It blows away the rest! They’ll give you a 50% bonus too!
