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New York Mets Expected to Dominate St. Louis Cardinals in Second Game of Series at Citi Field

On Friday night, St. Louis will be facing off against New York at Citi Field in the second game of their series. Miles Mikolas, with an ERA of 9.00, will be the starting pitcher for the Cardinals, while David Peterson, with an ERA of 2.70, will be on the mound for the Mets. Despite New York's 7-3 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis, the Cardinals will be looking to take the series lead. The Mets are the betting favorite with the current line at New York -166. Please note that this preview was written before Thursday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +146 | Mets -166
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-150) | Mets -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis vs New York Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have recently bounced back from a series loss to Pittsburgh with wins against Philadelphia and Houston. They aim to continue their momentum and secure a third consecutive series win in their upcoming game on Friday night. St. Louis boasts impressive offensive statistics, averaging 5.22 runs per game - ranking them fifth in the league. They hold a league-leading .280 batting average and a .348 on-base percentage. Brendan Donovan leads the team with a .380 batting average and 11 RBI, while Ivan Herrera leads in home runs with four. Defensively, the Cardinals are giving up an average of 4.17 runs per game, ranking them 22nd in the league. They have a .220 opponents' batting average, seventh in the league. In his last start, Mikolas struggled, giving up three hits and three runs in a loss to Philadelphia. The team holds a power ranking of 5, ranking fifth in offense and 23rd in defense. They currently hold a 9-10 record for the season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets recently experienced a series loss to Minnesota following a series win over the A's. They will look to rebound from the loss and secure their third straight home series win when they take on the Cardinals. The team's offensive statistics are ranked 19th in the league, with an average of four runs per game, a .219 batting average, a .301 on-base percentage, and a .372 slugging percentage. Pete Alonso has been a standout player, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. On the defensive side, the Mets are excelling, giving up an average of 2.33 runs per game, with opponents batting .223 against them. Their 2.38 ERA leads the league. In their last match, starter Peterson gave up two runs in a loss to the Athletics. The Mets currently have a power ranking of 6 and hold a 12-7 record. St. Louis has won their last three games against the Mets.

New York Mets Poised for Victory Against Struggling St. Louis Cardinals

The New York Mets have demonstrated strong performance recently, winning five out of their last six games. In contrast, the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled on the road, losing five of their last six matchups. The Mets have an advantage in this game due to their proficient hitting against right-handed pitchers, while the Cardinals' pitcher Mikolas has struggled this season, allowing 14 runs in his last three starts, including eight runs in his recent games against the Mets. Conversely, the Mets' pitcher Peterson has shown consistency on the mound, conceding only five runs in his three starts. Furthermore, with the Mets boasting the third-best bullpen in the league, they are likely to contain the Cardinals' offensive capabilities. It is recommended to place a wager on the New York Mets to win the game.

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