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Cardinals vs. Astros Prediction, Picks and Odds
Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cardinals vs. Astros MLB game on April 18, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Apr 18, 11:10PM Daikin Park
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Game PredictionsPre-Game
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Astros | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
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Last At Bat
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Yordan Alvarez strikes out swinging.
Quick Box Score
Hitting
Pitching
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Wetherholt | 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | 0.933 |
| 2 | I. Herrera | C | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.200 |
| 3 | A. Burleson | 1B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 1.600 |
| 4 | J. Walker | RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | 0.650 |
| 5 | N. Gorman | DH | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | 0.800 |
| 6 | M. Winn | SS | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .200 | 1.000 |
| 7 | R. Urías | 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.250 |
| 8 | N. Church | LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 9 | V. Scott | CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Altuve | 2B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0.200 |
| 2 | Y. Alvarez | LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 2.100 |
| 3 | C. Correa | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 4 | C. Walker | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | I. Paredes | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | T. Trammell | CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | 0.500 |
| 7 | C. Smith | RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 8 | C. Vázquez | C | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 9 | S. Whitcomb | 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 1.250 |
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Cardinals vs. Astros: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Cardinals vs. Astros
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Daikin Park
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Astros favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 8.5
- Moneyline Odds: Cardinals +125, Astros -125
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Cardinals: 55%
- Astros: 45%
Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Cardinals a win probability of 55%, while the Astros have a win probability of 45%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Cardinals are more likely to beat the Astros in the MLB game at Daikin Park on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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