New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 3, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 3, 2025 ,

MLB New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals Prediction 5/3

The New York Mets will play against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, May 03, 2025. The game will take place at Busch Stadium and is set to begin at 2:15 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night game as these two teams meet on the field.

Mets vs. Cardinals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: -147. The Mets have a strong record this season, especially at home, and their pitcher, Tylor Megill, has a low ERA of 1.74. The Cardinals have struggled on the road with a 4-13 record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-112). Tylor Megill’s solid pitching performance this season and the Mets’ top-ranked ERA suggest a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets have a strong home record of 13-3 this season.
  • The St. Louis Cardinals are 6 games back in the NL Central.
  • In a recent game, the Mets had 17 hits against the Cardinals’ 9 hits.
  • Brandon Nimmo hit 2 home runs and had 9 RBIs in a game against the Nationals.
  • The Cardinals’ road record is 4-13 this season.

Mets vs Cardinals Preview

The New York Mets are set to meet the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday, May 03, 2025. The game will begin at 2:15 PM. Both teams are ready to compete under the night lights, with Tylor Megill taking the mound for the Mets.

Megill has had a strong start to the season, with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 1.74. On the other side, Erick Fedde will pitch for the Cardinals. Fedde has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 4.68. Fans can expect to see how these pitchers perform as they face each other in this game.

St. Louis Cardinals: Key Players and Stats

Lars Nootbaar leads the St. Louis Cardinals in several categories. He has a batting average of .254 and an on-base percentage of .385. Nootbaar also has 5 home runs and 18 RBIs, both ranked first on the team. Brendan Donovan is another strong player for the Cardinals. He holds a .333 batting average and a .386 on-base percentage. Donovan has 3 home runs and 17 RBIs, placing him second on the team in both categories. Victor Scott II contributes to the team’s performance as well. His batting average is .273 with an on-base percentage of .336. Scott has 2 home runs and 14 RBIs, ranking third on the team in RBIs.

New York Mets: Key Players and Season Overview

Pete Alonso is a standout for the New York Mets. He leads the league with 8 home runs and 30 RBIs. Alonso also holds a .345 batting average and a .473 on-base percentage. Juan Soto adds depth to the Mets’ lineup. He has a .258 batting average and a .379 on-base percentage. Soto has hit 5 home runs and scored 24 runs, ranking first on the team. Francisco Lindor is another key player for the Mets. He has a .295 batting average and a .361 on-base percentage. Lindor has 6 home runs and 16 RBIs, placing him third on the team in both categories.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets are favored on the money line at -147, and this is a solid pick. Their home record is 13-3, showing they perform well at home. Tylor Megill’s ERA of 1.74 is impressive, and he has been consistent on the mound. The Cardinals have struggled on the road with a 4-13 record, which adds to the Mets’ advantage.

The prediction for the game to go under 8.5 runs is supported by the Mets’ strong pitching. They have the top-ranked ERA in the league at 2.69. Megill’s performance, along with the Mets’ ability to limit home runs, suggests a low-scoring game. The Cardinals’ pitching has not been as effective, with an ERA of 4.30, but the Mets’ pitching strength should keep the score low.

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