Cardinals vs. Astros Odds & Betting Predictions - April 18, 2026
Cardinals at Astros
11:10 pm • CARDStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 6.86 | 2-3 | |
 |  | 4.19 | 5-4 |
Cardinals at Astros Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals 30-26 | +1.5 | +1.5-169 | o9-105 | +124 |
Astros 27-33 | u8.5 | -1.5+140 | u9-115 | -146 |
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Cardinals vs. Astros Expert Picks
OldSchool0909
Last 30d: 25-23-0 (+3.2u)
STL +125
1.25u
Wags Wins
Last 30d: 222-280-3 (-80.3u)
STL +130
1.95u
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 51-65-2 (-20.3u)
J.Walker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-115
1u
Frank Ammirante
Last 30d: 214-234-13 (-6.2u)
L.McCullers u4.5 Ks+122
1u
C.Walker o0.5 HR+565
0.1u
Ryan Minion
Last 30d: 335-368-15 (+21.8u)
J.Walker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-117
$1.17
RoyalsProps
Last 30d: 64-47-2 (+11.2u)
J.Walker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-112
1.12u
C.Smith o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs-110
1.1u
Matt Trollo
Last 30d: 57-60-6 (-3.1u)
HOU o4.5-104
1u
(FD) Saturday's Opening Pitch (Play to -140, decrease size above -120)
Cardinals vs. Astros Previews & Analysis
Prop Odds Comparison
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Cardinals vs. Astros Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Astros are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Astros are 15-17 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 18 of Astros' 28 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Astros vs. Cardinals Injury Updates
Astros Injuries
- Lance McCullersSP
Lance McCullers Jr. has been scratched Tuesday. Jason Alexander will start.
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Cardinals Injuries
- Lars NootbaarLF
Nootbaar is out with heel
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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 30-26 | N/A | N/A |
Astros 27-33 | N/A | N/A |