Cardinals vs. Astros Picks & Best Bets 3rd Jun 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Houston Astros will host the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action on Monday at Minute Maid Park, beginning at 8:10 p.m. ET.
We run 10,000 simulations of Monday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Cardinals vs. Astros bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Astros have a 59% chance of defeating the Cardinals.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Cardinals vs. Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cardinals vs. Astros picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cardinals vs. Astros Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2024
- Game Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park
- Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 / Astros -1.5
- Moneyline: Cardinals +154 / Astros -178
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-118/-102)
Cardinals +1.5 @ -135 via BetMGM
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals +1.5 | BetMGM | Get Offer | -135 |
- According to our simulations, the Cardinals have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 42%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -135 for the Cardinals +1.5, providing a favorable 0.3% edge for them to cover.
Total Runs Over 7.5 @ -118 via DraftKings Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 7.5 | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -118 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -118.
- Our analysis indicates a 58% chance that the total will go over 7.5 runs, providing an edge of 3.5%.
Cardinals vs. Astros Moneyline Odds
| St. Louis Cardinals | Houston Astros |
|---|---|
| +154 via DraftKings Sportsbook | -178 via FanDuel Sportsbook |
The Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 59% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Astros are favored to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +154 odds on the Cardinals moneyline, providing an edge of 1.3%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cardinals vs. Astros
Here are the best MLB player props for Monday's Cardinals vs. Astros game.
St. Louis Cardinals Prediction - Kyle Gibson Under 17.5 Outs Recorded (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson Under 17.5 Outs | BetMGM | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cardinals is on Kyle Gibson to record under 17.5 outs.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 65.2%, giving us an edge of 13.9% over the -105 odds offered by BetMGM.
Houston Astros Prediction - Justin Verlander Over 2.5 Earned Runs (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander Over 2.5 Earned Runs | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Astros is on Justin Verlander to have over 2.5 earned runs.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 55.0%, giving us an edge of 9.6% on the +120 odds available at DraftKings.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cardinals vs. Astros Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have sourced the best Cardinals vs. Astros trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Masyn Winn to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +255 |
Masyn Winn has recorded at least one RBI in 8 of his last 13 games (62% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +255 (28% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Masyn Winn to Hit a Home Run
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn to Hit a Home Run | Bet365 | Get Offer | +850 |
Masyn Winn has hit at least one home run in 2 of his last 13 appearances (15%). You can make a bet that he'll hit another one at odds of +850 (11%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Kyle Gibson of the Cardinals to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 13.9% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Cardinals +1.5 to cover.
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