Final Score: Cardinals 7 - Astros 5
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET
Cardinals @ Astros
MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Cardinals | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 317 | 291 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average runs | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Last meeting | 9 | 4 |
| Stat | Cardinals | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 19 | 21 |
| Avg runs scored | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| Avg runs conceded | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 64% |
Recent Results
Cardinals
@ Houston Astros
Apr 17, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 13
9-4
vs Cleveland Guardians
Apr 15, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Cleveland Guardians
Apr 14, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
vs Cleveland Guardians
Apr 13, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
vs Boston Red Sox
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 12
3-9
vs Boston Red Sox
Apr 11, 2026 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
vs Boston Red Sox
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Washington Nationals
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Washington Nationals
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ Washington Nationals
Apr 6, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
Astros
vs St. Louis Cardinals
Apr 17, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 13
4-9
vs Colorado Rockies
Apr 16, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Colorado Rockies
Apr 15, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Colorado Rockies
Apr 14, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 13
7-6
@ Seattle Mariners
Apr 13, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Seattle Mariners
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 7
1-6
@ Seattle Mariners
Apr 11, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 15
7-8
@ Seattle Mariners
Apr 10, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 15
6-9
@ Colorado Rockies
Apr 8, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 10
1-9
@ Colorado Rockies
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5