Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 14, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 14, 2025 ,

MLB Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 4/14

The Houston Astros will play against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game is set for Monday, April 14, 2025, at 7:45 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game.

Astros vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine 101. The Cardinals have a strong home record at 6-3 and a better team batting average. This makes them a good value bet as the underdog.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-124). Both starting pitchers, Valdez and Gray, have shown they can limit runs. This suggests a low-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • Both the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals have a regular season record of 7-8.
  • The Astros have a balanced road record of 3-3, while the Cardinals struggle on the road with a 1-5 record.
  • In recent spring training, the Astros won against the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 despite being outhit 9 to 6.
  • The Cardinals recently shut out the Philadelphia Phillies 7-0, with Matthew Liberatore allowing only 3 hits.
  • Isaac Paredes hit a home run for the Astros in two separate games against the Angels.

Astros vs Cardinals Preview

The Houston Astros visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium for a night game on April 14, 2025. Framber Valdez will start for the Astros. In his last game against the Mariners, Valdez pitched six innings, allowing only two hits and no runs. He has a 2.50 ERA this season.

Sonny Gray takes the mound for the Cardinals. Gray’s recent performance against the Pirates included five innings with one earned run. His season ERA stands at 4.50. Fans can expect a competitive game as these pitchers go head-to-head.

St. Louis Cardinals: Key Players and Stats

The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong start this season. Brendan Donovan is leading the team with a .350 batting average. He has also hit 2 home runs and driven in 10 runs.

Lars Nootbaar has been productive in 14 games. He has a .259 batting average and leads the team with 10 runs scored. His on-base percentage is .386, showing good plate discipline.

Victor Scott II is another key player for the Cardinals. He has a batting average of .275 and has scored 7 runs. His 7 RBIs also contribute to the team’s offensive strength.

Houston Astros: Key Players and Stats

Jose Altuve has started the season well for the Astros. He has a .302 batting average with 3 home runs. Altuve leads the team with 10 runs scored and 7 RBIs. Isaac Paredes is another important player for Houston. He holds a .276 batting average and has hit 3 home runs. Paredes also leads the team with 9 RBIs. Jeremy Peña has played in all 15 games this season. His batting average is .204, with 2 home runs. Peña has scored 8 runs and added 4 RBIs to the team’s efforts.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals have a solid home record of 6-3, making them a strong contender at home. Their team batting average is .280, which ranks second in the league. This gives them an edge over the Astros, who have a batting average of .219. As the underdog, betting on the Cardinals MoneyLine at 101 offers good value.

Both starting pitchers, Framber Valdez and Sonny Gray, have shown they can limit runs. Valdez has an ERA of 2.50, while Gray has an ERA of 4.50. This suggests that the game might not see many runs, making the Under 7.5 a reasonable pick. With both teams having strong pitching performances recently, a low-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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