MLB Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Same Game Parlay picks: Betting on Cristian Javier’s Rebound at +1088!

All teams are set to play today, but it seems several may feature spot starters or have undecided starting pitchers. Stay vigilant throughout the day before settling on any bets, given these potential changes. Check out here my Houston Astros vs St. Louis Cardinals Same Game Parlay which returns some great value. Remember to check out our MLB Predictions for an edge in today’s matches. Let’s get right into the details of this Same Game Parlay, with the Astros facing the Cardinals.

Parlay Starting Wednesday 28th June, 7:45 PM ET

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Houston Astros to Triumph (+100)

Despite recent victories, the St. Louis Cardinals, 12 games below .500, haven’t reached their desired position as we near the All-Star break. They have suffered three consecutive losses with Miles Mikolas on the mound, one of which was against the Washington Nationals on June 21.

Despite Mikolas’ commendable performance that day, his recent record shows that he conceded 11 earned runs over two starts earlier and has allowed 33 hits in 24.0 innings in June. Furthermore, his current season stats indicate a potential decline, with career lows in strikeout rate (16.2%), hard-hit rate (41.0%), and xBA (.298).

On the other hand, the Astros will be led by Cristian Javier, who is enjoying another splendid season in Houston, with a 3.25 ERA in the first 15 starts of the 2023 campaign, following his 2.54 ERA in 2022. Despite June being a challenging month, I foresee a comeback from his lackluster performance against the Mets where he gave away 4 earned runs.

His typically steady performance, evidenced by a career-best 7.1% walk-rate this season, indicates that he should bounce back. Given the Cardinals’ current form, I’m backing the Astros to level the series.

Houston Astros to Score 5.5 Runs (+170)

While the Astros haven’t hit their stride yet, the Cardinals’ performance has been more lackluster. I anticipate a strong return from Cristian Javier following his disappointing last start. Miles Mikolas, on the other hand, has conceded five or more runs in two of his previous four starts. Despite their recent slump due to the absence of Yordan Alvarez, the Astros’ potent lineup is a force to reckon with. It’s surprising to see the Astros as underdogs in this match.

Jeremy Pena to Record 2+ Total Bases (+120)

Identifying a suitable total base bet for this game was a bit challenging. Nonetheless, Jeremy Pena seems an excellent fit. Although his 2023 season hasn’t quite matched his explosive playoff performances, it resembles his 2022 showing. He possesses both power and speed, and has been consistently good, albeit with mostly singles. This game could provide a great opportunity for Pena to land multiple hits or extra bases, exploiting his quickness.

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