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A series opener between the Texas Rangers (38-20) and St. Louis Cardinals (25-35) is scheduled for Monday at 8:05 PM ET, at Globe Life Field. The scheduled starters are Martin Perez (6-1) for the Rangers, and Adam Wainwright (2-1) for the Cardinals.
The Rangers are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-134) at home over the Cardinals (+114). The over/under for this contest is 9.5.
Rangers vs. Cardinals Odds
Run Line
Texas Rangers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rangers (-134)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Rangers vs. Cardinals
- Game Day: Monday, June 5, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Miller | 10-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Jacob deGrom | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Joe Barlow | 15-Day Injured List | Kidney Stones |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Glenn Otto | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Spencer Howard | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ezequiel Duran | Day-to-day | Undisclosed |
| Leody Taveras | Day-to-day | Knee |
Cardinals Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Dylan Carlson | 10-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Lars Nootbaar | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Jake Woodford | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Packy Naughton | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Wilking Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Rangers and Cardinals
The Rangers beat the Mariners by a 12-3 score in their most recent game yesterday. Corey Seager went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively while Nathan Eovaldi earned the win after throwing six innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out seven.
The Cardinals lost to the Pirates yesterday, with Miles Mikolas registering the loss while throwing five innings, giving up two earned runs on 10 hits while striking out two. Tommy Edman went 2-for-3 with a double to pace the Cardinals’ offense.
Betting Trends
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have won 24, or 68.6%, of the 35 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Texas has a record of 19-7, a 73.1% win rate, when favored by -134 or more by sportsbooks this season. The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 57.3% chance of a victory for the Rangers. Games involving Texas have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 33 of 58 chances this season. In 58 games with a spread this season, the Rangers are 39-19-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 58 | .303 (13) | .371 (19) | .506 (22) | 3.3% (72) | 15.1% (26) | 9.9% (73) |
| Adolis García | 57 | .260 (71) | .321 (102) | .498 (25) | 5.7% (15) | 24.4% (108) | 8.1% (102) |
| Nate Lowe | 58 | .280 (39) | .357 (39) | .435 (80) | 2.3% (120) | 20.2% (71) | 10.6% (55) |
| Jonah Heim | 50 | .299 (16) | .350 (49) | .489 (34) | 3.5% (68) | 17.5% (45) | 7% (118) |
| Josh Jung | 55 | .294 (22) | .343 (61) | .518 (15) | 5.1% (24) | 28% (135) | 6.8% (125) |
Cardinals Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cardinals have come away with nine wins in the 23 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, St. Louis has been victorious five times in 11 chances when named as an underdog of at least +114 or worse on the moneyline. The Cardinals have an implied victory probability of 46.7% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. St. Louis and their opponents have hit the over in 30 of their 60 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 60 games with a line this season, the Cardinals have a mark of 23-37-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | 58 | .296 (19) | .396 (9) | .511 (19) | 3.8% (51) | 20.8% (78) | 13.5% (16) |
| Nolan Gorman | 54 | .270 (55) | .357 (39) | .551 (7) | 6.6% (7) | 27.2% (128) | 11.7% (36) |
| Nolan Arenado | 57 | .263 (66) | .314 (113) | .438 (77) | 4.1% (42) | 19.6% (63) | 6.9% (122) |
| Tommy Edman | 56 | .259 (75) | .319 (104) | .443 (71) | 2.9% (93) | 14.7% (22) | 7.4% (110) |
| Brendan Donovan | 53 | .246 (103) | .340 (65) | .374 (129) | 3% (88) | 14.7% (22) | 11.2% (44) |
Rangers vs. Cardinals Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Rangers vs. Cardinals sees the Rangers (-134 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the over on 9.5 runs.