The St. Louis Cardinals are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 3, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 08:10 pm under a moderately cloudy sky.

Kyle Gibson will lead the pitching for the Cardinals, currently holding a 3.600 ERA. Opposing him from the Astros’ side will be Justin Verlander, who brings an ERA of 3.255 into the game.

The Cardinals, positioned 6th in the NL Central Division, have recorded 28 wins and 29 losses, with a .49 win percentage. Their division performance shows 5 victories and 7 defeats, ranking them second in their division. Recently they have won 7 of their last 10 games, including a current winning streak of one. At home, they’ve grabbed 13 wins versus 12 losses, and away from home, they have 15 wins and 17 losses. They show a stronger performance in night games, winning 17 out of 28. So far, they have scored 221 runs and conceded 262.

The Astros, who sit 12th in the AL West Division, have a win-loss record of 26-34, or a .43 winning percentage. Their division record is slightly better, with 13 wins and 11 losses, sitting third. Over the last 10 games, they’ve won 4 and are currently on a losing streak of one. Their home and away records stand at 15-17 and 11-17, respectively, with a better output in night games at 18 wins. The team has scored 260 runs and given up 267 runs.

In terms of betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, and the over-under for total runs in the game is 8.0. The moneyline for the game gives the Astros a favored status at -179, while the Cardinals stand as underdogs at +151. These odds suggest a closely contested game but lean slightly towards a Houston Astros advantage at their home ground.