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Houston Astros Look to Bounce Back Against St. Louis Cardinals in Final Game of Series at Busch Stadium

The Houston Astros (7-9) face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (8-8) in the final game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Houston lost the series opener on Monday and looks to bounce back, despite missing several key players. St. Louis, on the other hand, has won three of the last four games and sits just 1 ½ games behind the division leader. Ronel Blanco will start on the mound for the Astros, while Steven Matz will do the same for the Cardinals. Houston is the slight betting favorite in this matchup. Stay tuned for an in-depth prediction of the Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -110 | Cardinals -102
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+150) | Cardinals +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 52%.

Houston vs St. Louis Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are currently 18th in on-base percentage, 20th in runs scored, 22nd in batting average, and 26th in slugging percentage. Jose Altuve, Isaac Paredes, and Jeremy Pena are leading the team with three home runs each, while Yordan Alvarez and Paredes are tied for RBI leaders with nine each. Houston has hit 13 doubles, one triple, and 13 home runs for 27 extra base hits in 16 games. On the mound, Houston leads in Quality Starts, is fifth in batting average against, 7th in WHIP, and 17th in ERA. Hunter Brown has the lowest ERA among starters at 2.00, while Framber Valdez leads in strikeouts with 24. On Wednesday, Ronel Blanco will be starting with a record of 1-1, a 6.94 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and a 1.63 WHIP. Overall, Houston has a power ranking of 15, ranked 18th in offense and 10th in defense, with an 8-9 record for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently excelling in several major hitting categories, ranking first in batting average and on-base percentage, as well as third in runs scored and slugging percentage. Despite having one of their power hitters injured, the team has shown strength with multiple players hitting home runs and driving in runs. On the mound, St. Louis ranks in the top half of Quality Starts, WHIP, and batting average against, but falls lower in ERA. Sonny Gray leads the team in wins and strikeouts, while Andre Pallante has the best ERA among starters. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 7, ranking third in offense and 26th in defense, with an overall record of 8-9. In their recent matchups, Houston has had the upper hand with a 2-1 record against St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Shine as Houston Astros Struggle in Recent Games

The Houston Astros have struggled recently with losses in four of their last six road games and five of the last six games against National League opponents. In contrast, the St. Louis Cardinals have been performing well with victories in four of their last six games and four of their last five home games. The Astros' offense has been lacking, with only 27 extra base hits, and key player Yordan Alvarez has only contributed 1 home run and 9 RBI. The absence of Kyle Tucker has also been felt by the team. On the other hand, the St. Louis Cardinals have excelled in hitting categories, ranking in the top three in four key areas. Houston's starting pitcher, Ronel Blanco, has struggled on the mound, giving up nine runs and 12 hits in just 11.2 innings. Meanwhile, St. Louis' starter, Steven Matz, has performed well with only three earned runs allowed in 11.2 innings over five relief appearances this season.

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