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Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The fans at Busch Stadium will be treated to a game between the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander J.P. France in this game. France has a 2-3 record and a 3.54 ERA this season.
It'll be Adam Wainwright toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Right hander Wainwright is 3-2 with a 6.56 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -111-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total opened at 10.
Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 10-7 loser as they battled the Astros on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at 105 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 10-7 winner as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Astros at 105 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 43-37 SU
Houston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 10 games
St. Louis:
Team record: 33-46 SU
St. Louis is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Texas Friday, June 30
St. Louis home to New York Friday, June 30