The Houston Astros continue to build momentum after their recent win over the St. Louis Cardinals, beating them 2-0 in their last outing. Hunter Brown delivered a stellar performance on the mound, pitching six shutout innings and marking the Astros' first shutout of the season. Tonight, Ronel Blanco takes the mound for the Astros, facing Steven Matz of the Cardinals, as both teams look to improve their records, currently standing at 8-9. The latest betting odds favor the Astros slightly, with a moneyline of -113, against the Cardinals at -106, while the total runs are set at 8.0.

The matchup presents intriguing possibilities for fantasy players, with Matz having a strong ERA of 2.31 so far this season, though his recent starts suggest volatility. In contrast, Blanco has struggled with a 6.94 ERA. The Astros have shown resilience on the road, winning 12 of their last 20 away games against teams with losing records, which adds to their appeal for bettors. Expert predictions lean towards the Astros for the moneyline, while also suggesting a bet on the over for total runs.