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Cardinals vs Mets: New York Favored as Pallante and Canning Take the Mound

In this matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, both teams are looking to secure a win in their four-game series. The Cardinals are coming off a 4-1 victory against the Astros, while the Mets lost to the Twins in extra innings. The Mets have had the upper hand in the season series last year, winning 4 out of 6 games. Andre Pallante will be starting for the Cardinals, with Griffin Canning on the mound for the Mets. New York is currently favored to win with a betting line of -130.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +118 | Mets -130
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-184) | Mets -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

St. Louis vs New York Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals won their third game in four outings by defeating the Astros in the rubber game of a three-game series at home. The Cardinals, currently standing at 9-9 for the season, are tied for third place in the NL Central, 1.5 games behind the Cubs for the top spot. In the victory over Houston, St. Louis had eight hits, with Thomas Saggese contributing two RBI. Lars Nootbaar hit his third home run of the season. Steven Matz earned the win on the mound, pitching five innings with one run allowed and five strikeouts. Ryan Helsley recorded his third save. Andre Pallante will make his fourth start of the season for the Cardinals, holding a 2-0 record with a 2.20 ERA. His last start resulted in a win against the Phillies. Pallante has a history of facing the Mets, with a 0-1 record and a 3.77 ERA in previous matchups. The Cardinals are currently ranked 4th in offense and 23rd in defense, with an average of 5.29 runs scored per game and 4.88 runs allowed.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets suffered a second consecutive loss against the Twins, dropping the rubber game of their set on the road. Despite this, they entered Thursday with a record of 11-7 and held a one-game lead over the Phillies in the NL East. In their game against Minnesota, key players such as Brett Baty, Jesse Winker, and Pete Alonso had notable performances. Griffin Canning is set to make his fourth start of the season for the Mets, with a 1-1 record and a 4.20 ERA. The Mets have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked #20 for offense, averaging 4.06 runs per game, and #2 for defense, allowing an average of 2.82 runs per game. St. Louis has won their last three matchups against New York.

Mets Set to Face St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field with Strong Pitching Advantage

Pallante has demonstrated strong performance in his first three starts this season, notably holding the Phillies scoreless over seven innings in his most recent outing. However, it is essential to note that this successful performance occurred at home, in contrast to Citi Field where the Mets have a 5-1 record this season. Canning, coming off his first win, has shown promise in his two previous appearances at Citi Field. On the other hand, St. Louis has struggled on the road this season, allowing 49 runs in just six games. Pallante's career ERA on the road sits at 4.04, significantly higher than his 3.43 ERA at Busch Stadium. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the Mets in this home game as they aim to secure a victory.

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