On the evening of July 30, 2024, the Texas Rangers are set to battle the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, beginning at 7:45 PM under conditions of broken clouds.

Leading the pitching for the Rangers will be Max Scherzer, who enters the game with an impressive ERA of 3.566. Opposing him will be Lance Lynn of the Cardinals, who carries an ERA of 4.174 into this matchup. The Rangers currently stand 10th in the 2024 AL West Division with a record of 52-55, a winning percentage of .49, and are ranked 3rd within their division. They are showing moderate form with 6 wins in their last 10 games. The Rangers have managed 29 home wins versus 23 losses, and 23 wins to 32 losses on the road. They have tallied 458 runs and conceded 455 this season.

The Cardinals hold the 8th spot in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 54-52, a .51 winning percentage, and are 2nd in their division. They have balance in their performance with 27 wins each at home and on the road. Their recent pattern reflects 4 wins in the last 10 outings. The team has scored 436 runs while allowing 487 runs this season.

In terms of betting odds for this game, the Rangers are slightly favored to win on the road with a money line of -121, compared to the Cardinals at +102 at home. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, which suggests expectations for moderate scoring. Additionally, the point spread of 1.5 aims to balance the betting on this tight matchup, indicating a relatively close contest is anticipated. Fans betting on this game should consider these factors along with the teams’ recent performances and head-to-head statistics.