PLAY: St. Louis/Houston OVER 8.5

In the last 12 games, St. Louis has scored 4 or more runs, 8 times.
In the last 13 games, Houston has given up 4 or more runs, 10 times, including 5 in a row.

Cardinals are 14-2 O/U since August 23, 2006 on the road when they won the last time they faced this starting pitcher.
Astros are 26-11-2 O/U since August 31, 2005 when they won by one run in their starter's last start.

Over is 10-1 in Cardinals last 11 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Over is 7-1-3 in Wells' last 11 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1-1 in Oswalt's last 8 starts as a home favorite.
Over is 6-1 in Oswalt's last 7 home starts vs. Cardinals.
Over is 5-1-1 in Tschida's last 7 games behind home plate vs. St. Louis.

Look for Cooper's troops to put some runs on the board after last nights disappointing performance as his first night as manager.
Also Oswalt hasn't pitched in 10 days. I look for him to be a little rusty early on.

GL!!!

Platinum = 2-2
Gold = 8-10
Silver = 12-10-1

Good luck

Wojo

PLAY: St. Louis/Houston OVER 8.5 = LOSS!

Platinum = 2-2
Gold = 8-10
Silver = 12-11-1