# MLB Prediction – St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros

> OddsTrader AI prediction for St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros. Includes predicted score,
> expected value (EV), cover probability, bet rating, and best available line.
> St. Louis Cardinals (42-37) vs Houston Astros (40-44).
> All odds in American format. Last updated: 2026-04-18T20:10:00-07:00.
>
> - League: MLB
> - Event: St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros
> - Event ID: 4783492
> - Game Date: Fri 04/17 1:10 PM
> - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
> - Generated At: 2026-06-27T06:57:51.368656-07:00
> - Last Updated: 2026-04-18T20:10:00-07:00

## St. Louis Cardinals at Houston Astros

**Time:** Fri 04/17 1:10 PM
**Predicted Score:** Houston Astros 4, St. Louis Cardinals 4
**Records:** Houston Astros 40-44 | St. Louis Cardinals 42-37

| Market | Pick | EV | Cover Prob. | Bet Rating | Best Line | Sportsbook |
|--------|------|----|-------------|------------|-----------|------------|
| Total | Under | +13.1% | 65% | ★★★★★ | u9 (-106) | Bet105 |
| Moneyline | STL | +0.5% | 47% | ★★☆☆☆ | 114 | BetAnything |
| Run Line | STL | -1.5% | 63% | ★★☆☆☆ | +1.5 (-184) | Bet105 |
| Moneyline | HOU | -1.7% | 53% | ★☆☆☆☆ | -120 | Bookmaker |
| Run Line | HOU | -0.9% | 37% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | -1.5 (166) | BetOnline |
| Total | Over | -20.5% | 31% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | o9 (-105) | Everygame |

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*Source: [OddsTrader Prediction](https://www.oddstrader.com/mlb/matchups/houston-astros-vs-st-louis-cardinals-2026-04-17-e4783492/prediction) · Updated Saturday, April 18, 2026*