Cardinals vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 4

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Houston.
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The St. Louis Cardinals (+135) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-160) on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Cardinals are 28-30 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 25-36 ATS.

Cardinals vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Andre Pallante 1-1, 3.94 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Spencer Arrighetti 3-5, 6.03 ERA

Cardinals vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals+1.5 -150O 9 -120+135
Astros -1.5 +125U 9 +100-160

Cardinals vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 54.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Home Runs Over in 7 of his last 13 games (+19.45 Units / 150% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+15.10 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Ivan Herrera has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 12 away games (+8.65 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.95 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Alec Burleson has hit the Hits Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+6.80 Units / 91% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 7 games (+25.50 Units / 364% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the RBIs Under in 36 of his last 46 games (+20.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Runs Under in 30 of his last 43 games (+15.75 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 31 of his last 48 games (+13.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Singles Under in 33 of his last 48 games (+12.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+4.90 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 26 of their last 44 games (+4.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games (+1.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 44 games (+12.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 61 games (+9.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 23 of their last 40 games (+4.30 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+2.45 Units / 13% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cardinals are 28-30 against the Run Line (-5.45 Units / -7.04% ROI).

  • 28-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -8.48% ROI
  • 24-29 when betting on the total runs Over for -8 Units / -12.69% ROI
  • 29-24 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.9 Units / 4.65% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 25-36 against the Run Line (-10.9 Units / -15.02% ROI).

  • 27-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.95 Units / -20.66% ROI
  • 22-36 when betting on the total runs Over for -17.15 Units / -25.75% ROI
  • 36-22 when betting on the total runs Under for +11.75 Units / 17.36% ROI

Astros vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Nolan Gorman (STL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Paul Goldschmidt (STL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Nolan Arenado (STL) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Alec Burleson (STL) 0.5 +575 0.5 -800

Astros vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Mauricio Dubon (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Jose Abreu (HOU) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Astros vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Alex Bregman (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Jose Abreu (HOU) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Jeremy Pena (HOU) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Astros vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) 5.5 -130 5.5 +100
Andre Pallante (STL) 3.5 +135 3.5 -175

Opponents have a groundball rate of 74% (206/279) against Andre Pallante since last season — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 74% (206/279) against Andre Pallante since last season — highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .363 (49-for-135) against Andre Pallante since last season — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: .227 — first Percentile.

Andre Pallante has allowed an OBP of .453 (161 PA’s) against right-handed batters since last season — highest among NL Relievers; League Avg: .300 — first Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Spencer Arrighetti has walked 14 of 76 batters (18%) versus the top of the order this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: 8% — 0 Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OPS of 1.084 (49 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: .718 — second Percentile.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 11.0 innings pitched — Emmanuel Clase has the longest active streak at 20.1.

Spencer Arrighetti has allowed an OBP of .490 (49 PA’s) with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: .314 — 0 Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Cardinals are 29-12 (.707) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 6-103 (.055) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

The Cardinals are 32-23 (.582) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 18-28 (.391) after a win as favorites since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .576.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Astros are 179-19 (.904) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .866.

The Astros are 64-46 (.582) after a road win since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .488.

The Astros are 48-31 (.608) after a road loss since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .461.

The Astros are 125-95 (.568) after a win since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Cardinals are batting just .234 against LHP since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .252.

Cardinals hitters are slugging just .377 against LHP since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .411.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of just .606 (656 PA’s) against LHP this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .702.

The Cardinals are batting just .206 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Astros hitters have just 755 strikeouts in 4,327 PA’s (17%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

14% of Astros’ hitters plate appearances have lasted only one pitch (1,168/8,564 PA’s) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 11%.

Astros hitters are slugging .498 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .369.

The Astros have won 91% of road games in which they have scored three or more runs in an inning since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Astros pitchers this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

The Astros have allowed 3.78 runs per game (719/190) on the road since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.43.

Astros vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Grae Kessinger (Houston Astros): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Abreu (Houston Astros): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Forrest Whitley (Houston Astros): Finger, 7-Day IL
  • Shawn Dubin (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Dylan Carlson (St. Louis Cardinals): Shoulder, 10-Day IL
  • Keynan Middleton (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Lars Nootbaar (St. Louis Cardinals): Ribs, 10-Day IL
  • Drew Rom (St. Louis Cardinals): Biceps, 15-Day IL
  • Sonny Gray (St. Louis Cardinals): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Riley O’Brien (St. Louis Cardinals): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Tommy Edman (St. Louis Cardinals): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Packy Naughton (St. Louis Cardinals): Elbow, Out

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