Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions, Apr 17, 2026

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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.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-17T03:52:02+00:00.

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
betsson 1.79 2.02
MarathonBet 1.78 2.18
WilliamHill 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

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Houston won 0.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Houston may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, St. Louis has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Houston won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 110:81. (average 5.5:4.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 49:34. (average 5.4:3.8).

    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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