Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals Odds, Picks & Prediction
St. Louis Cardinals win 4-2 over Houston Astros. Cardinals dominate with 5-0 head-to-head record in last 5 meetings, including wins like 4-1, 0-2, 8-3. Both teams feature MLB #1 defenses allowing 0/game in hits, HRs, RBIs to PRs. Home form 5-5 L10 edges Astros' 4-6.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals
- Date
- Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:05 PM ET
- Spread
- St. Louis Cardinals -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- St. Louis Cardinals - / Houston Astros -
- Best Bet
- Cardinals ML
- Prediction
- Cardinals 4-2
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros in a Thursday matchup at 6:05 PM ET. Cardinals enter with a 5-5 record over their last 10 games, averaging 4.2 runs scored and 4.1 allowed, riding a W1 streak. Astros are 4-6 L10, scoring 4.6 but allowing 4.2, also on W1.
Head-to-head favors Cardinals decisively in last 5: Cardinals 6-5 win at Astros, Astros 1-4 loss at Cardinals, Astros 2-0 loss at Cardinals, Astros 3-8 loss at Cardinals, Cardinals 3-0 win at Astros. That's 5 straight Cardinals victories.
Defensive edges shine: Cardinals rank #1 MLB allowing home runs (0/game to PRs), RBIs (0/game), hits (0/game), strikeouts (0/game). Astros #1 allowing walks (0/game), hits (0/game), home runs (0/game), RBIs (0/game), strikeouts (0/game), total bases (0/game).
By The Numbers
| Stat | Cardinals (Home) | Astros (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 5-5 | 4-6 |
| PPG | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Opp PPG | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Streak | W1 | W1 |
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either the St. Louis Cardinals or Houston Astros.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds list St. Louis Cardinals as favorites on the spread (Cardinals -) and moneyline (Cardinals - / Astros -). Total set at O/U TBD, aligning with low-scoring trends from both teams' 4.1-4.6 run averages and elite defensive ranks.
Player Props to Watch
With both defenses #1 MLB in suppressing hits, home runs, and RBIs (0/game to PRs), monitor unders on total bases and strikeouts props. Cardinals' home edge in H2H suggests limiting Astros' scoring below 4.2 allowed average.
Best Bets
- St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline: 5-0 H2H dominance, better L10 record at home, elite defense vs Astros' 4-6 form.
- St. Louis Cardinals Spread (-): Home team wins all recent meetings, including 4-1, 8-3 margins.
- Under O/U TBD: Combined scoring 4.2-4.6 PPG, #1 ranks allowing hits/HRs/RBIs point to pitchers' duel.
Prediction
St. Louis Cardinals 4, Houston Astros 2. Cardinals leverage perfect H2H streak and top-ranked defenses for a low-scoring home victory.
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