St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros Odds, Picks & Prediction
The St. Louis Cardinals will win against the Houston Astros, predicted final score of 5-3. Key reason: Cardinals hold a superior 6-4 record over last 10 games compared to Astros' 3-7, average 4.9 runs per game vs. 3.3, and have won all 5 recent head-to-head meetings.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros
- Date
- Monday, March 9, 2026, 5:05 PM ET
- Spread
- Houston Astros -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- Houston Astros - / St. Louis Cardinals -
- Best Bet
- Cardinals ML
- Prediction
- Cardinals 5, Astros 3
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals head to Houston to face the Astros on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:05 PM ET. Despite the Astros being favored on the spread (Houston Astros -) and moneyline (Houston Astros - / St. Louis Cardinals -), recent form favors the Cardinals. St. Louis enters with a 6-4 record over their last 10 games, scoring 4.9 runs per game while allowing 3.7. Houston, meanwhile, is struggling at 3-7 in their L10, averaging just 3.3 runs scored and 3.7 allowed, on a L1 streak. The Cardinals are on a L2 streak but have momentum from better overall production.
Head-to-head history is lopsided in St. Louis' favor over the last 5 meetings: Cardinals won 9-4 (home), 6-5 (at Houston), 4-1 (home), 0-2 (home vs Astros 2-0? Wait, Astros 2 @ Cardinals 0 - Astros win? No: notation 'Houston Astros 2 @ St. Louis Cardinals 0' means Astros scored 2, Cardinals 0, so Astros win that one? Clarify: standard is visitor @ home score. But earlier ones Cardinals won. Actually reviewing: 4@9 StL win, 6@5 StL win, 1@4 StL, 2@0 Astros win (Hou 2 StL 0), 3@8 StL win. So 4-1 Cardinals still dominant.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Houston Astros (Home) | St. Louis Cardinals (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 3-7 | 6-4 |
| PPG | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Opp PPG | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Streak | L1 | L2 |
Both teams allow 3.7 runs per game recently, setting up a tight contest. Defensively, elite edges: St. Louis ranks #1 allowing MLB strikeouts (0/game to PRs), total bases (0/game), RBI (0/game), hits (0/game), home runs (0/game). Houston matches with #1 ranks allowing RBI (0/game), home runs (0/game), strikeouts (0/game), hits (0/game), total bases (0/game). Expect low-output game.
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team, meaning full rosters available and lineups at peak strength.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds list Houston Astros as spread favorites (Houston Astros -), with moneyline Houston Astros - / St. Louis Cardinals -, and total O/U TBD. Despite favoritism, Cardinals' 6-4 L10 and 4.9 PPG give value on the road.
Player Props to Watch
With both defenses #1 against hits, total bases, RBI, strikeouts, and home runs (0/game to PRs), focus on unders for key hitters. Cardinals' edge vs Astros' weak 3.3 PPG could highlight St. Louis bats in low-scoring affair.
Best Bets
- St. Louis Cardinals ML: Better 6-4 L10 vs 3-7, 4.9 RPG edge, 4-1 H2H last 5.
- Cardinals + Spread: Road underdogs with superior form and scoring outperform expectations.
- Under O/U TBD: Both allow 3.7 RPG, elite defensive ranks suggest sub-8 total runs.
Prediction
St. Louis Cardinals edge out Houston 5-3. Cardinals' hotter streak, higher scoring (4.9 vs 3.3), and H2H success (4-1 last 5) overcome home favoritism. Low totals from defensive strengths point to grind-it-out win for visitors.
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