The Houston Astros (42-36) will visit the St. Louis Cardinals (32-45), Tuesday at 7:45 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
The Cardinals are a tight favorite (-110 to win on the moneyline) when they take the field against the Astros (-110). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the St. Louis Cardinals looking to Jordan Montgomery (4-7), and Framber Valdez (7-5) answering the bell for the Houston Astros.
The Cardinals won 7-5 over the Cubs Tuesday in their last game. Jake Woodford was the winning pitcher after throwing 2 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one, while Willson Contreras went 4-for-4 with a double to lead them offensively.