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Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals 4/16/25 MLB Free Pick

Welcome to the exciting matchup between the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals in the MLB. As a professional sports analyst, let's dive into the detailed stats and analysis to help you make an informed betting decision for this game.

The Houston Astros are coming off a win in their last game, looking to build on that momentum. Currently standing in the 3rd position in the league with 8 wins and 9 losses, they have a balanced record both at home (4-5) and away (4-4). The Astros have been scoring an average of 3.9 points per game while allowing 4.1 points against them.

On the other side, the St. Louis Cardinals suffered a loss in their previous game and are aiming to bounce back. Positioned 4th in the league with an identical record of 8 wins and 9 losses, the Cardinals have been strong at home with a record of 7-4 but struggled on the road with a 1-5 record. They have been scoring an average of 5.6 points per game and conceding 5.1 points.

In terms of power ratings, the Houston Astros have a power rating of -46.14, indicating a win percentage of 0.438 and a minimal points differential of 0.01. On the flip side, the St. Louis Cardinals boast a higher power rating of 105.71 with a win percentage of 0.500 and a slightly better points differential of 0.02.

Looking at the game odds, the Astros are the away team with odds set at -1.5, while the Cardinals are the home team with odds at 1.5. The Astros have an away line of +145 and a money line of -116, while the Cardinals have a home line of -170 and a money line of -104. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 points, with both the over and under having odds of -120.

Considering the stats and odds, this game presents an interesting matchup between two evenly matched teams. The Astros have the momentum from their last win, but the Cardinals have been strong at home. The power ratings slightly favor the Cardinals, but the Astros have shown resilience on the road.

In conclusion, the betting decision for this game could go either way, but considering the balance in performance and odds, a cautious approach might be wise. Keep an eye on key players, recent form, and any last-minute lineup changes to make a well-informed bet on this exciting MLB clash between the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals.

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the St. Louis Cardinals beating the visiting Houston Astros 5-3.