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On April 17, 2026, the Houston Astros will host the St. Louis Cardinals at their home ground, bringing together two teams that have experienced mixed success in their recent outings. Both the Astros and the Cardinals have managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, suggesting that neither team is currently on a strong winning streak.
The Astros, favored by the bookmakers with odds of 1.76, will rely on their strong lineup and home-field advantage to improve their standing. Their recent performances indicate a capacity for scoring, highlighted by a predicted final score of 5-3. Houston’s offensive strategy may prove key, emphasizing power hitting and aggressive baserunning to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Conversely, the Cardinals, with odds of 2.13, possess the potential to disrupt the Astros’ plans. Known for their resilience and tactical adaptability, they may leverage their pitching depth to challenge Houston’s hitters effectively.
With model predictions assigning a 53% probability of a home win against a 47% chance for the Cardinals, the match promises to be competitive. Ultimately, while the Astros hold a slight edge, the outcome remains uncertain and both teams will be eager to seize the moment in this key matchup.
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| Houston 54.8% |
St. Louis 45.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3
Outrights of MLB Houston Astros: 2.29% St.Louis Cardinals: 0.33%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
1.79 | 2.02 | ||
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1.78 | 2.18 | ||
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1.71 | 2.15 |
Latest Results
| 16.04.26 Houston Astros – Colorado Rockies – 2:3 15.04.26 Houston Astros – Colorado Rockies – 3:1 14.04.26 Houston Astros – Colorado Rockies – 7:6 13.04.26 Seattle Mariners – Houston Astros – 6:2 12.04.26 Seattle Mariners – Houston Astros – 6:1 |
15.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Cleveland Guardians – 5:3 14.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Cleveland Guardians – 6:5 13.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Cleveland Guardians – 3:9 12.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Boston Red Sox – 3:9 11.04.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Boston Red Sox – 1:7 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.03.26 Houston Astros – St. Louis Cardinals – 2:3 18.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Houston Astros – 4:1 13.03.26 St. Louis Cardinals – Houston Astros – 5:4 22.02.26 Houston Astros – St. Louis Cardinals – 5:6 16.04.25 St. Louis Cardinals – Houston Astros – 4:1 |
Standings
Main
American League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Tampa Bay Rays | 18 | 11 | 7 | 91:91 | 0.611 |
| 2 | Minnesota Twins | 19 | 11 | 8 | 103:86 | 0.579 |
| 3 | Cleveland Guardians | 20 | 11 | 9 | 79:83 | 0.550 |
| 4 | New York Yankees | 19 | 10 | 9 | 86:76 | 0.526 |
| 5 | Texas Rangers | 19 | 10 | 9 | 82:70 | 0.526 |
| 6 | Detroit Tigers | 19 | 10 | 9 | 84:71 | 0.526 |
| 7 | Athletics | 19 | 10 | 9 | 78:88 | 0.526 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Angels | 20 | 10 | 10 | 105:98 | 0.500 |
| 9 | Baltimore Orioles | 19 | 9 | 10 | 79:82 | 0.474 |
| 10 | Seattle Mariners | 20 | 8 | 12 | 78:74 | 0.400 |
| 11 | Houston Astros | 20 | 8 | 12 | 107:117 | 0.400 |
| 12 | Toronto Blue Jays | 18 | 7 | 11 | 68:93 | 0.389 |
| 13 | Boston Red Sox | 18 | 7 | 11 | 77:86 | 0.389 |
| 14 | Kansas City Royals | 19 | 7 | 12 | 65:79 | 0.368 |
| 15 | Chicago White Sox | 19 | 6 | 13 | 60:100 | 0.316 |
National League
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 18 | 14 | 4 | 105:59 | 0.778 |
| 2 | San Diego Padres | 19 | 13 | 6 | 90:69 | 0.684 |
| 3 | Atlanta Braves | 19 | 12 | 7 | 106:62 | 0.632 |
| 4 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 19 | 11 | 8 | 83:87 | 0.579 |
| 5 | Cincinnati Reds | 19 | 11 | 8 | 64:77 | 0.579 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 11 | 8 | 95:76 | 0.579 |
| 7 | Milwaukee Brewers | 18 | 10 | 8 | 91:75 | 0.556 |
| 8 | St.Louis Cardinals | 18 | 10 | 8 | 80:97 | 0.556 |
| 9 | Chicago Cubs | 18 | 9 | 9 | 94:75 | 0.500 |
| 10 | Washington Nationals | 19 | 9 | 10 | 107:117 | 0.474 |
| 11 | Miami Marlins | 19 | 9 | 10 | 88:86 | 0.474 |
| 12 | Philadelphia Phillies | 18 | 8 | 10 | 72:97 | 0.444 |
| 13 | Colorado Rockies | 19 | 7 | 12 | 75:83 | 0.368 |
| 14 | New York Mets | 19 | 7 | 12 | 65:79 | 0.368 |
| 15 | San Francisco Giants | 19 | 7 | 12 | 58:82 | 0.368 |
MLB Outrights
1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.9 (28.39%)
2. New York Yankees: 9.5 (8.67%)
3. Seattle Mariners: 14 (5.88%)
4. New York Mets: 17 (4.84%)
5. Philadelphia Phillies: 19 (4.33%)
6. Atlanta Braves: 19 (4.33%)
7. Toronto Blue Jays: 19 (4.33%)
8. Chicago Cubs: 21 (3.92%)
9. Detroit Tigers: 21 (3.92%)
10. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (3.58%)
11. Texas Rangers: 23 (3.58%)
12. Boston Red Sox: 26 (3.17%)
13. Milwaukee Brewers: 31 (2.66%)
14. Pittsburgh Pirates: 31 (2.66%)
15. Houston Astros: 36 (2.29%)
16. San Diego Padres: 41 (2.01%)
17. Kansas City Royals: 41 (2.01%)
18. Cincinnati Reds: 51 (1.61%)
19. Cleveland Guardians: 56 (1.47%)
20. Tampa Bay Rays: 67 (1.23%)
21. Arizona Diamondbacks: 67 (1.23%)
22. San Francisco Giants: 101 (0.82%)
23. Athletics: 101 (0.82%)
24. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.65%)
25. Miami Marlins: 201 (0.41%)
26. Los Angeles Angels: 201 (0.41%)
27. St.Louis Cardinals: 251 (0.33%)
28. Chicago White Sox: 401 (0.21%)
29. Washington Nationals: 501 (0.16%)
30. Colorado Rockies: 1001 (0.08%)
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