New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The article provides a preview of the opening game of a three-game series between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals in the Gateway City. Both teams are coming off
Game outlook
The article provides a preview of the opening game of a three-game series between the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals in the Gateway City. Both teams are coming off recent games, with the Mets facing a potential sweep and the Cardinals playing a rubber game against the White Sox. St. Louis won two out of three in their previous matchup earlier in the season. The starting pitchers for the game are Sean Manaea for the Mets and Kyle Gibson for the Cardinals. Despite being the underdog, the Cardinals are favored to win with a -120 opening line that has not changed. The article was published before the conclusion of each team's games on Sunday afternoon.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +110 | Cardinals -120
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-194) | Cardinals -1.5 (+173)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 55%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets suffered another defeat, unable to capitalize on a solid start from Christian Scott on the mound. Their offense struggled, only mustering six hits against Tampa Bay with Starling Marte being the only player with multiple hits. Despite Scott's impressive major league debut, the Mets fell short, with Adam Ottavino taking the loss in relief. Sean Manaea is set to start in the next game, coming off a strong performance against the Cubs where the Mets secured a victory. New York is currently ranked 16th in offense and 17th in defense, with a 16-17 record on the season. To potentially increase earnings, it may be worth exploring the top betting sites available.