Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Houston Astros
6/5/24 14:10
St. Louis Cardinals

Prediction:

 

Astros (-1.5) to win

 

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 by Simon Day in MLB Picks

The Houston Astros have the chance to complete a three game sweep of the St Louis Cardinals, when the two teams clash on Tuesday afternoon. Both teams are currently outside the Wild Card positions, but know that a strong run of form could revive their postseason hopes. The Astros have enjoyed a 3-1 start to June, including those two victories over the Cards. However, they have struggled for consistency throughout the season and have not been above .500 at any point. Consistency has also been an issue for the Cardinals, although their recent form (12-7 in their last 19) has seen them get back into the Wild Card race. 

The Cardinals hold a narrow 387-341 overall lead in the head to head. However, the Astros are on a four game winning streak over St Louis.

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
11 Houston Astros
0.547 161 88 73
16 St. Louis Cardinals
0.512 162 83 79

Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals Latest Matches

Houston Astros
Houston Astros Latest matches
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
5 :  2
Minnesota Twins

May 28, 2024 - MLB

Seattle Mariners
4 :  2
Houston Astros

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Athletics
3 :  6
Houston Astros

May 22, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
1 :  2
Los Angeles Angels

May 18, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
2 :  4
Milwaukee Brewers

May 17, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
5 :  4
Milwaukee Brewers
L W W L L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
5 :  2
Minnesota Twins

May 22, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
1 :  2
Los Angeles Angels

May 18, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
2 :  4
Milwaukee Brewers

May 17, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
5 :  4
Milwaukee Brewers

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
2 :  1
Athletics

May 4, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
0 :  5
Seattle Mariners
W L L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

May 28, 2024 - MLB

Seattle Mariners
4 :  2
Houston Astros

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Athletics
3 :  6
Houston Astros

May 10, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
2 :  5
Houston Astros

May 8, 2024 - MLB

New York Yankees
9 :  4
Houston Astros

May 7, 2024 - MLB

New York Yankees
10 :  3
Houston Astros

Apr 27, 2024 - MLB

Colorado Rockies
4 :  12
Houston Astros
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals Latest matches
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
6 :  1
St. Louis Cardinals

May 29, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
3 :  5
St. Louis Cardinals

May 27, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
3 :  1
St. Louis Cardinals

May 26, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  3
Chicago Cubs

May 19, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
3 :  11
Boston Red Sox

May 15, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
7 :  2
St. Louis Cardinals
W L L L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 26, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
4 :  3
Chicago Cubs

May 19, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
3 :  11
Boston Red Sox

May 7, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
5 :  7
New York Mets

May 6, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
3 :  4
New York Mets

May 5, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
1 :  5
Chicago White Sox

May 3, 2024 - MLB

St. Louis Cardinals
3 :  0
Chicago White Sox
W W L L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jun 1, 2024 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
6 :  1
St. Louis Cardinals

May 29, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
3 :  5
St. Louis Cardinals

May 27, 2024 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
3 :  1
St. Louis Cardinals

May 15, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
7 :  2
St. Louis Cardinals

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
6 :  7
St. Louis Cardinals

May 13, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
5 :  10
St. Louis Cardinals

Houston Astros - St. Louis Cardinals Key Points

  1. St Louis have lost 4 of their last 5
  2. The Astros have won 8 and lost 8 of their last 16
  3. The Cardinals are 15-19 on the road
  4. Houston have won their last 4 against St Louis

Our Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction

The Astros are big favorites to complete the sweep and most bookies have them at just 1.52 for the win. Whilst we are inclined to agree with that prediction, we don't think it offers a great deal of value. As such, we think it's sensible to look at the handicap markets. The 4.05 on the Astros winning by at least four is tempting (as is the 2.95 on them winning by at least three), but the safer bet is for them to cover a 1.5 run handicap. As such, our prediction for Astros vs Cardinals is: Astros (-1.5) to win, 2.15 at Betrivers.

Prediction:

 

Astros (-1.5) to win

 

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