The Cardinals have averaged 4.9 runs over their last 10 home games. On Thursday they will start Adam Wainwright who is 11-1 with a career 1.48 ERA in 17 games against the Rockies, which includes going 1-0 with a 1.10 ERA in two starts against them last season.
The Rockies are averaging just 3.3 runs over their last 10 road games and will be starting Antonio Senzatela who is just 0-2 with a 8.49 ERA in three career starts in St. Louis.