Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/27/2023 Betting Tips, Picks and Odds

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/27/2023 – On Tuesday, an exciting interleague clash will occur as the Houston Astros hit the road to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Astros are coming off a thrilling 6-5 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers, salvaging the final game of their three-game series. With a record of 42-36, they’re determined to build on their recent success. Meanwhile, the Cardinals had an eventful weekend in London, splitting a two-game series against the Cubs. The Houston Astros are predicted to win here per the best MLB betting odds.

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/27/2023

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/27/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Houston Astros	-1.5 (+145)	8 o (-120)	-110
St. Louis Cardinals	+1.5 (-208)	8 u (+100)	+100

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— Houston Astros (@astros) June 26, 2023

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros showed their resilience with a nail-biting 6-5 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers, avoiding a series sweep after dropping the first two games. Currently holding a 42-36 record, they sit second in the American League West, trailing the leading Texas Rangers by 5 ½ games.
Second baseman Mauricio Dubon is leading the charge for Houston, boasting an impressive batting average of .289. Meanwhile, right fielder Kyle Tucker has been a force to reckon with, leading the team in hits with 75. Despite Yordan Alvarez’s absence due to injury, the power-hitting duties have been shouldered by Alex Bregman, who leads the team in home runs with 11 and RBIs with 49.

Framber Valdez is to take the mound for Houston.

Taking the mound on Tuesday is the left-hander Framber Valdez, who has been instrumental in the Astros’ success this season. Valdez holds an impressive 7-5 record, accompanied by a stellar 2.27 ERA and 104 strikeouts. With his pitching prowess, he aims to keep the opposition at bay and deliver another victory for Houston.
Looking back at their recent encounters with the Dodgers, the Astros experienced a narrow 3-2 loss on Friday and an 8-7 defeat on Saturday. However, they rallied in the final game, securing a hard-fought 6-5 win. On Sunday, starter Hunter Brown showcased his skills, pitching 6.0 innings, conceding only one earned run on three hits and two walks.
As the Astros prepare for their upcoming clash, the spotlight is on Framber Valdez to continue his outstanding form. Throughout 15 starts this season, Valdez has displayed his mettle, amassing a 7-5 record, an impressive 2.27 ERA, and 104 strikeouts in 99.0 innings. With a career record of 48-28 and a solid 3.20 ERA in 113 games, Valdez brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the mound.

Players to watch: Alex Bregman 3B (GP 77, AB 298, R 43, H 74, 2B 10, 3B 2, HR 11, RBI 49, TB 121, BB 41, SO 43, SB 3, AVG 0.248, OBP 0.342, SLG 0.406, OPS 0.748, WAR 1.9, Jose Abreu 1B (GP 74, AB 285, R 22, H 66, 2B 12, 3B 0, HR 5, RBI 36, TB 93, BB 19, SO 75, SB 0, AVG 0.232, OBP 0.283, SLG 0.326, OPS 0.609, WAR -0.9

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals showcased their resilience with a hard-fought 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs in London, improving their record to 32-45. After a disappointing 9-1 loss in the series opener, the Cardinals bounced back and split the two-game series with the Cubs. Sitting at the bottom of the National League Central, they trail the first-place Cincinnati Reds by 8 ½ games.
Leading the offensive charge for St. Louis is first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, boasting an impressive .286 batting average. Goldschmidt also leads the team in hits, with a total of 84, and boasts an impressive on-base percentage of .376. Meanwhile, third baseman Nolan Arenado has been a power hitter for the Cardinals, leading the team in home runs with 15 and RBIs with 50.

Jordan Montgomery to start for the Cardinals.

Taking the mound on Tuesday is left-hander Jordan Montgomery. With a 4-7 record, a solid 3.69 ERA, and 79 strikeouts, Montgomery aims to deliver a strong performance for the Cardinals. As the team looks to build on their recent successes, Montgomery’s presence on the mound will be crucial to their ambitions.
Reflecting on their London showdown with the Cubs, the Cardinals suffered a 9-1 defeat in the Saturday game. However, they showed their resilience and bounced back with a 7-5 victory on Sunday, securing a split in the series. Matthew Liberatore played a vital role in the win, pitching 2.1 clean innings and allowing only four hits and two walks.

Players to watch: Paul Goldschmidt 1B (GP 75, AB 294, R 48, H 84, 2B 20, 3B 0, HR 13, RBI 40, TB 143, BB 41, SO 73, SB 8, AVG 0.286, OBP 0.376, SLG 0.486, OPS 0.862, WAR 2.4, Nolan Arenado 3B (GP 74, AB 291, R 33, H 78, 2B 10, 3B 2, HR 15, RBI 50, TB 137, BB 21, SO 61, SB 2, AVG 0.268, OBP 0.315, SLG 0.471, OPS 0.786, WAR 0.7

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Numbers

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Houston Astros

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston’s last eight games.
Houston is 3-7 SU in their last ten games.
Houston is 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against St. Louis.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last five games when playing on the road against St. Louis.
Houston is 2-7 SU in their last nine games on the road.
Houston is 0-5 SU in their last five games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.

St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis is 5-2 SU in their last seven games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’ last five games when playing at home against Houston.
St. Louis is 1-6 SU in their last seven games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis’ last eight games against an opponent in the American League.
St. Louis is 2-11 SU in their last 13 games against an American League West Division opponent.