Cardinals vs. Astros Odds & Betting Predictions - April 18, 2026
Cardinals at Astros
11:10 pm • CARDStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 6.20 | 1-1 | |
 |  | 4.05 | 2-1 |
Cardinals at Astros Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals 12-8 | +1.5 | +1.5-166 | o9-107 | +124 |
Astros 8-14 | u8.5 | -1.5+142 | u9-115 | -143 |
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Cardinals vs. Astros Expert Picks
OldSchool0909
Last 30d: 138-148-0 (+12.2u)
STL +125
1.25u
Wags Wins
Last 30d: 212-233-1 (-8.7u)
STL +130
1.95u
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 105-80-3 (+22.9u)
J.Walker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-115
1u
Frank Ammirante
Last 30d: 207-262-13 (-15.2u)
C.Walker o0.5 HR+565
0.1u
L.McCullers u4.5 Ks+122
1u
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 229-284-4 (+1.7u)
J.Walker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-117
$1.17
RoyalsProps
Last 30d: 63-55-6 (+2.8u)
J.Walker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-112
1.12u
C.Smith o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-110
1.1u
Matt Trollo
Last 30d: 36-49-6 (-9.1u)
HOU o4.5-104
1u
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Cardinals vs. Astros Previews & Analysis
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Cardinals vs. Astros Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Astros are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Astros are 2-8 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Astros' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Astros' 12 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Astros vs. Cardinals Injury Updates
Astros Injuries
- Zach DezenzoLF
Dezenzo is out with elbow
Out
Cardinals Injuries
- Jose Fermin2B
Jose Fermin has been scratched Tuesday.
Out
- Lars NootbaarLF
Nootbaar is out with heel
Out
- Hunter DobbinsSP
Dobbins is out with knee
Out
Cardinals vs. Astros Box Score
Cardinals Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 87 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
 | 17 | 0.1 | 1 | 3 | |
 | 7 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 | 1-5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Astros Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 91 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
 | 64 | 2.2 | 5 | 3 | |
 | 16 | 1.1 | 2 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Cardinals vs. Astros Odds Comparison
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Cardinals at Astros Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Cardinals 12-8 | N/A | N/A |
Astros 8-14 | N/A | N/A |