Yahoo: Astros are the favorite

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/playoffs/houstl;_ylc=X3oDMTBpbmdmam0wBF9TAzI1NjY0ODI1BHNlYwN0bQ--

Jack McDowell's analysis of the Series:

Both squads can put up big numbers and are clicking. - Edge: Astros

The Cards have actual defensive weapons that can win games. - Edge: Cards

If Garner doesn’t baby Clemens and Oswalt, Astros have the edge – but five innings won’t get it done. - Edge: Astros

Healthy starters created healthy bullpen and definitive roles. - Edge: Cards

Clemens and Oswalt need to be knocked out of the game, not taken out by Garner. - Edge: Cards

Jack Says: Clemens and Oswalt are the main reason the Astros can edge the Cardinals. - Edge: Stros

Cards have proved they can flick on the playoff switch, but Astros are as hot as anyone. - Edge: Tied