The Astros will play the Cardinals on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:15 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Astros have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the St. Louis Cardinals is 93.67.
- Visiting Houston Astros - The Houston Astros have a 3-4 record as a visiting team, ranking them 6th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home St. Louis Cardinals - The St. Louis Cardinals have a 7-3 record as a home team. They rank 3rd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Houston Astros currently stand 17th (63) Overall, with the St. Louis Cardinals ranking 3rd (90) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Houston Astros are 14th (66) Overall for runs allowed. The St. Louis Cardinals stand 5th (81) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Houston Astros lost their last game. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals have won their last 2 games.
- Team Records - The Houston Astros have a 7-9 Overall record (2.5 GB American West Division), with the St. Louis Cardinals possessing a 8-8 Overall standing (1.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Astros be facing the Cardinals in their den...
Houston be strugglin' with a record below 0.500... (Arrr, it be shameful!)
But fear not, me hearties, for the Cardinals be only slightly better... (Aye, just barely!)
If ye be feelin' lucky, head to SportsBetting3.com... bet on this game... and review the odds below. May the best team prevail on the diamond!
Best Astros at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog St. Louis Cardinals | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog St. Louis Cardinals | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the St. Louis Cardinals are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -118 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 -102 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +155 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the St. Louis Cardinals are +1.5 -190 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Astros
Cardinals
4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | -110-110 |
- St. Louis Cardinals bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for St. Louis Cardinals is 52.38%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 52.38%.
Houston Astros at St. Louis Cardinals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Astros
Cardinals
First Team to Score
4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | -155+120Bet |
Astros
Cardinals
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | +290+280-130Bet |
Astros
Cardinals
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | +140+135+300Bet |
Astros
Cardinals
To Extra Innings
4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | Yes +750No -1200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Astros
Cardinals
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
HOU at STL 4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +110Bet |
Cardinals
Total Runs
HOU at STL 4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Ronel Blanco
Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at STL 4/16/25 1:15pm EDT | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Houston Astros & St. Louis Cardinals Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Astros World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Astros | +1000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cardinals | +10000 Bet |
Houston Astros & St. Louis Cardinals Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Astros | 56 | 40 | 0.583 | +2.5 | 33-19 | 23-21 | 418 | 362 | +56 | L1 | 4-6 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 51 | 46 | 0.526 | +8.0 | 29-20 | 22-26 | 444 | 427 | +17 | W1 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 1:15 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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