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2023 MLB Handicapping – Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals
(42-36) Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals (32-45)
Date: Wednesday, June 28th
Time: 7:45 ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO
Projected Starting Pitchers: Cristian Javier vs. Miles Mikolas
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -107 | Cardinals -112 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Astros -1.5 | Cardinals +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Houston Astros
So far this season, the Astros have an above record of 42-36 placing them 3rd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 20-17 while going 22-19 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 40-38 on an average run differential of 0.5. Their over/under is currently 39-38 with an average of 8.5 combined runs per contest.
Astros
So far on offense, the Astros are averaging 4.5 runs per game (13th). Currently, their combined batting average is 14th in the MLB at .246 to go along with an OPS of .717, placing them 15th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 6th having struck out a total of 6th times and have generated 246 walks.
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St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are heading into their 78th game of the season, St. Louis is 5th in the NL Central on a record of 32-45. On the road, the team is 18-23 while going 14-22 at home.
St. Louis’ record against the runline currently stands at 34-43 on an average run differential of -0.2. Their over/under is currently 38-38 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Cardinals
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .246 and an OBP of .717 placing them 14th and 15th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 13th in home runs and 14th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .402 (16th) and 14th in isolated power.
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Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Astros will turn to Cristian Javier as their starter for today’s game. Through 15 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.25 and record of 7-1. So far, his batting average allowed is .221 to go along with an OBP allowed of .275.
Javier’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 77/24. In terms of home runs, he has given up nine, and has a SLG allowed of .385.
The Cardinals will turn to Miles Mikolas as their starter for today’s game. Through 16 appearances, he has an ERA of 4.23 and record of 4-5. So far, his batting average allowed is .285 to go along with an OBP allowed of .320.
Mikolas’ current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 66/19. In terms of home runs, he has given up 10, and has a SLG allowed of .425.
Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Astros head into the game having gone 3-7 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Astros they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cardinals are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cardinals have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Astros are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cardinals have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
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Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
I see this as an excellent opportunity to take the Astros straight-up. When facing off against the Cardinals on the road, they have found success, going 4-1. My recommendation is to take the Astros as the road favorite.
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