So far, the Houston Astros are suffering from a World Series hangover. Finally, manager Dusty Baker got his long-sought World Series championship. But the Astros have not provided reliable baseball betting odds value in 2023. Still, Houston is in the American League playoff race. By contrast, the St. Louis Cardinals are the biggest disappointment in baseball. St. Louis is in a free fall that could end their season before the All-Star Break. Gamblers have been caught off guard by the Cardinal collapse. St. Louis was a perennial playoff contender before 2023.
Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 7:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO. |
| TV Coverage: | MLB Extra Innings |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Astros | -1½ (+150) | 8 (-110) | -107 |  |
| Cardinals | +1½ (-180) | 8 (-110) | -103 | |
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Astros at Cardinals SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Despite their problems, the Astros are slightly in the black for away games. Also, Houston is near break-even on the sportsbook run line. The Astros are breaking even with over-and-under totals this year.
St. Louis is one of the biggest money losers on the board. And the Cardinals have been a terrible value at home. Additionally, St. Louis is gushing red ink on the run line. The Redbirds are trending slightly under the total.
Houston Astros Team Overview
Overall, the Houston Astros are 41-36 straight up and 38-38-1 over/under the total. Houston is 3rd in the American League West Division standings. In the AL West Division race, Houston is seven games behind the Texas Rangers. Late on, the Astros have covered two out of their last nine games. The Astros have gone over the total in five of their previous seven matchups.
Left-hander Framber Valdez is the probable starter for Houston. So far, Valdez is 7-5 with a 2.27 earned run average and 1.00 WHIP. Houston won four of his last five starts. Also, Houston ranks 8th for bullpen ERA. Closer Ryan Pressly is 1-2 with a 3.16 ERA and 14 saves in 17 opportunities. First among Houston producers is Yordan Alvarez. So far, Alvarez has 41 runs, 12 doubles, 17 home runs, and 55 runs batted in.
Houston has the best earned run average in baseball. On the other hand, the Astros rank 15th for run production.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Overview
In sum, the St. Louis Cardinals are 31-45 straight up and 36-38-2 over/under the total. St. Louis is 5th in the National League Central Division standings. St. Louis is ten games behind the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central Division race. Late on, the Cardinals have covered four out of their last ten games. The Cardinals have gone over the total in three of their previous five matchups.
Namely, Jordan Montgomery is the probable starter for the Cardinals. The left-hander is 4-7 with a 3.69 earned run average and 1.29 WHIP. St. Louis lost three of his most recent five starts. Of great concern is that St. Louis ranks 17th for bullpen ERA. Closer Ryan Helsley is 3-4 with a 3.24 ERA with seven saves in 11 opportunities. Paul Goldschmidt leads the Cardinals with 48 runs, 20 doubles, 13 home runs, and 40 runs batted in.
Overall, St. Louis ranks 12th for run production and 23rd for team ERA.
Astros at Cardinals SBG Free Pick
Late on, Houston beat the MLB odds in four of their last five games at St. Louis. Four of those five games went under the total.
Astros at Cardinals SBG Best Bet: Houston Astros.