for what it's worth,
Cardinals are 8-1 the last 9 as a favorite, while Pineiro is 4-0 his last 4 starts. the Astros are 3-7 the last 10 overall & they are 2-6 in Alber's last 8 starts. let's throw in that the last ten times the Cardinals have been shutout, they have responded with a win, so i'll play,
Cardinals -120
YTD
MLB 22-16-3
MLB Juice Total 28-14-2
WNBA 3-4
NBA 27-27
NCAA BB 139-87-8