Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/28/2023 Spread, Predictions and Analysis

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/28/2023 – The Houston Astros are set to lock horns with the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their three-game series, and we’ve got all the essential details and expert insights to keep you in the loop. The Astros are riding high after a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, propelling their record to an impressive 42-36. Now, they shift their focus to the Cardinals as they continue their interleague battle on the road. The St. Louis Cardinals are favored to win here as per the best baseball betting picks.

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/28/2023

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 6/28/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Houston Astros	-1.5 (+145)	9 o (-110)	-110
St. Louis Cardinals	+1.5 (-175)	9 u (-110)	-110

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— Houston Astros (@astros) June 28, 2023

Houston Astros

Fresh off their exhilarating 6-5 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Astros have improved their record to an impressive 42-36. This crucial victory snapped a brief two-game losing streak and catapulted them into second place in the American League West, a mere five games behind the division-leading Texas team.
Second baseman Mauricio Dubon is leading the way for Houston, who boasts an impressive batting average of .289. Meanwhile, right fielder Kyle Tucker has emerged as a key contributor, leading the team in hits with 75 and boasting an impressive on-base percentage of .352. Third baseman Alex Bregman has showcased his power at the plate, leading the team in both home runs (11) and RBIs (49). With this formidable trio leading the charge, the Astros have been a force to be reckoned with offensively.

Cristian Javier to start for the Astros.

On Wednesday, the Astros will hand the ball to the talented right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier. Javier has been a standout performer for Houston this season, amassing a remarkable 7-1 record accompanied by a solid 3.25 ERA. With an impressive 77 strikeouts to his name, Javier brings skill and determination to the mound, ready to shut down the Cardinals’ lineup.
Houston’s recent offensive prowess is worth noting, as they have scored a staggering 15 runs in their last three games and recorded four or more runs in five of their last eight outings. When the Astros have managed to score four or more runs, they have emerged victorious in six of their last eight contests. With Kyle Tucker leading the way with 76 hits and 43 RBIs, along with the dynamic duo of Alex Bregman and Jeremy Pena combining for an impressive 146 hits and 78 RBIs, the Astros possess a potent offensive arsenal.

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 -1.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals are coming off a hard-fought 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs in a short two-game series in London. Although they split the series after dropping the opener 9-1, St. Louis has found success in recent games, winning five of their last seven outings. However, despite their recent surge, the Cardinals find themselves at the bottom of the National League Central, trailing first-place Milwaukee by a margin of 8 ½ games. St. Louis has encountered challenges on the mound, with a team ERA of 4.43, ranking them 23rd in the league.
Leading the way for the Cardinals is first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who boasts an impressive batting average of .286. Goldschmidt has been a consistent offensive force, leading the team in hits with 84 and boasting an impressive on-base percentage of .376. Third baseman Nolan Arenado has displayed his power-hitting prowess, leading the team in home runs (15) and RBIs (50). The Cardinals will rely on this dynamic duo to provide the offensive firepower needed to overcome the Astros’ formidable pitching staff.

Miles Mikolas to start for the Cardinals.

On the mound, the Cardinals will turn to right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to lead the charge. Mikolas holds a record of 4-5 with a 4.23 ERA and 66 strikeouts this season. Although Mikolas has faced challenges, he brings a wealth of experience and determination to the mound, ready to silence the Astros’ potent lineup.
The Cardinals have displayed their prowess by winning six straight games when scoring four or more runs. With Paul Goldschmidt leading the team with 84 hits and 40 RBIs, along with the combined contributions of Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, who have amassed 145 hits and 74 RBIs, the Cardinals possess a formidable offensive arsenal.

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 2.5, 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 0.8

Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Numbers

Trends

Houston Astros

Under is 4-0 in Javiers last four starts following an outing of fewer than four innings in his last appearance.
Over is 5-0 in Astro’s last five road games, with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Over is 4-0 in Javier’s last four road starts, with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Under is 4-0 in Javier’s last four road starts, with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
Astros are 7-0 in Javier’s last 7 Wednesday starts.

St. Louis Cardinals

Under is 3-0-1 in the Cardinals’ last four overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinal’s last four interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Total Under is 6-0-1 in Cardinal’s last seven interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinal’s last four on grass.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cardinals last four vs. American League West.