Just when it seemed as though everything was settled, two MLB betting teams considered legitimate World Series contenders have fallen in to slumps and cannot seem to shake out of them, leaving the door open for two teams that have battled back to remain in contention in to the final series’ of the regular season. While the Tampa Bay Rays may not have enough left in the tank to catch the Boston Red Sox with an unfavorable set of matchups this week, the picture in the National League is very different with the St. Louis Cardinals with challenging the Atlanta Braves for the Wild Card spot. The Cardinals are just a game behind Atlanta after registering wins in seven of their last 10 games, and with a favorable matchup heading in to the final three games things could get interesting.

The Cardinals will challenge the lowly Houston Astros, which will enter this fishing series with the lowest win total in the majors at 55. The Astros have been just as terrible at home as they have been on the road, and with St. Louis desperate to find their way, this matchup could swing in favor of a St. Louis sweep. That would leave the door open for a tie and possible playoff against the Braves to determine which team gets in, and with Atlanta set to face the division rival Philadelphia Phillies, the Cardinals have a legitimate shot at the sports betting win.