Cardinals vs. Astros Picks & Best Bets 5th Jun 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Houston Astros will meet the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park, beginning at 2:10 p.m. ET.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's MLB matchup using innovative AI technology to pinpoint the best Cardinals vs. Astros bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Astros have a 57% chance of defeating the Cardinals.
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Our Cardinals vs. Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cardinals vs. Astros picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cardinals vs. Astros Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
- Game Time: 2:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park
- Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 / Astros -1.5
- Moneyline: Cardinals +130 / Astros -154
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8.5 Runs (-102/-115)
Cardinals +1.5 @ -155 via BetMGM
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals +1.5 | BetMGM | Get Offer | -155 |
- According to our simulations, the Cardinals have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 40%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -155.
Total Runs Over 8.5 @ -102 via DraftKings Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 8.5 | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -102 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -102.
- Our analysis shows a 54% chance of the 8.5-run total going over, providing an edge of 3.1%.
Cardinals vs. Astros Moneyline Odds
| St. Louis Cardinals | Houston Astros |
|---|---|
| +130 via BetMGM | -154 via FanDuel Sportsbook |
The Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 57% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Astros are favored to win, BetMGM offers +130 odds on the Cardinals moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cardinals vs. Astros
Here are the best MLB player props for Wednesday's Cardinals vs. Astros matchup.
St. Louis Cardinals Prediction - Nolan Gorman To Get a Hit (-130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman To Get a Hit | BetMGM | Get Offer | -130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cardinals is on Nolan Gorman to get a hit.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 57.2%, providing an edge of 0.6% on the -130 odds offered by BetMGM.
Houston Astros Prediction - Ronel Blanco Under 17.5 Outs (+100)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco Under 17.5 Outs | BetMGM | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Astros is on Ronel Blanco to have under 17.5 outs.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 62.5%, giving us an edge of 12.5% on the +100 odds available at BetMGM.
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 compiled the best Cardinals vs. Astros trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Nolan Gorman to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +175 |
Nolan Gorman has recorded at least one RBI in 11 of his last 20 games (55% success rate). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of +175 (36% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Alec Burleson to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burleson to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +195 |
Alec Burleson has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 10 appearances (40%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +195 (34%), also available at DraftKings.
Jake Meyers to Hit a Home Run
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Meyers to Hit a Home Run | Bet365 | Get Offer | +195 |
Jake Meyers has hit at least one home run in 3 of his last 18 appearances (17%). You can bet on him to homer again at odds of +700 (12%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ronel Blanco of the Astros to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 12.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Cardinals +1.5 to cover.
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