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2023 MLB Handicapping – Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals
(42-37) Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals (33-45)
Date: Thursday, June 29th
Time: 7:15 ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis, MO
Projected Starting Pitchers: J.P. France vs. Adam Wainwright
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -108 | Cardinals -109 (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 42-37 placing them 3rd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 20-18 while going 22-19 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 40-39 on an average run differential of 0.5. Their over/under is currently 39-39 with an average of 8.4 combined runs per contest.
Astros
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .245 and an OBP of .716 placing them 16th and 17th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 13th in home runs and 15th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .401 (14th) and 16th in isolated power.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Heading into the game, the Cardinals are riding a two game winning streak and have a record of 33-45. Currently, they are 5th in the NL Central. On the road, the team is 18-23 while going 15-22 at home.
St. Louis’ record against the runline currently stands at 35-43 on an average run differential of -0.2. Their over/under is currently 38-39 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Cardinals
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .245 and an OBP of .716 placing them 16th and 17th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 13th in home runs and 15th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .401 (14th) and 16th in isolated power.
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Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Astros will turn to J.P. France as their starter for today’s game. Through nine appearances, he has an ERA of 3.54 and record of 2-3. So far, his batting average allowed is .239 to go along with an OBP allowed of .296.
France’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 42/18. In terms of home runs, he has given up nine, and has a SLG allowed of .415.
The Cardinals will turn to Adam Wainwright as their starter for today’s game. Through nine appearances, he has an ERA of 6.56 and record of 3-2. So far, his batting average allowed is .348 to go along with an OBP allowed of .385.
Wainwright’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 24/14. In terms of home runs, he has given up eight, and has a SLG allowed of .574.
Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Astros head into the game having gone 2-8 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Astros they are 5-5 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:
Despite coming into today’s matchup as the underdog, I am targeting the Cardinals on the moneyline. Given their recent success against the Astros, I like the payout in taking them straight-up.
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