St. Louis Cardinals defeat Houston Astros 7-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · St. Louis Cardinals 7, Houston Astros 5
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Daikin Park. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 12 runs combined.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Andre Pallante (St. Louis Cardinals): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Alec Burleson (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Lance McCullers Jr. (Houston Astros): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Shay Whitcomb (Houston Astros): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Houston Astros -1.5.
Did St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 3.
The total opened and closed at 9.
St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 5-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 11 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 6 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the St. Louis Cardinals.
This result left the Houston Astros 8-14 in the 2026 regular season (7-5 at home, 1-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 6 times. That made it three straight losses for the Houston Astros.
What's next for St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros?
Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: at the Houston Astros on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the St. Louis Cardinals at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.