Astros vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/29/2023]

MLB action continues on Thursday at 7:15PM ET as the Houston Astros take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Adam Wainwright (3-2, 6.56 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, while the Astros have opted for J.P. France (2-3, 3.54 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Astros vs. Cardinals, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Astros vs. Cardinals

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Astros-Cardinals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 52% chance of defeating the Cardinals.

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Astros vs. Cardinals Odds [6/29]

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 (-150), Astros -1.5 (+135)
• Moneyline: Cardinals +105, Astros -120
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-105/-115)

The Cardinals are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Astros, with -150 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Astros (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at +105. That means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 10.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 10.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Astros vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 @ -150 via PointsBet (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ +105 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 10.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Astros are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cardinals moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Astros vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to beat the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thursday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros given a 52% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Astros-Cardinals game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Astros vs. Cardinals on Thursday June 29, 2023.

Astros vs. Cardinals 2023

Thursday's MLB game between the Cardinals and Astros at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Thursday June 29, 2023
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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