St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 19, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 19, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets Prediction 4/19

The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the New York Mets on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The game will take place at Citi Field and is set to start at 4:05 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of baseball action.

Cardinals vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: -174. The Mets have a strong home record of 7-1 and a solid pitching performance with Kodai Senga’s 1.06 ERA, making them a reliable choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-107). Both teams have shown strong pitching, with the Mets having the best ERA in the league and the Cardinals allowing only 15 home runs this season.

Team Trends

  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 8-4 but struggle on the road with a 1-7 record.
  • The New York Mets have a balanced performance with a 13-7 overall record and a 7-1 home record.
  • Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals had a notable performance on April 18th, going 2/4 with a home run.
  • David Peterson of the Mets pitched 5 1/3 innings on April 18th with 9 strikeouts and no walks.
  • Francisco Lindor from the Mets contributed with a home run on April 18th against the Cardinals.

Cardinals vs Mets Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals will travel to Citi Field to play against the New York Mets on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The game will start at 4:05 PM. Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for the Cardinals. He has pitched 18 1/3 innings this season with an ERA of 3.93. In his last game, he pitched six innings against the Phillies without allowing a run.

Kodai Senga will start for the Mets. He has been strong this season with an ERA of 1.06 over 17 innings. In his last outing, he pitched seven innings against the Athletics, allowing no runs. Fans can expect a competitive game with these pitchers leading their teams.

Mets’ Key Players and Stats Overview

Pete Alonso is leading the Mets in several categories. He has a batting average of .348 and an on-base percentage of .465. Alonso has hit 5 home runs, ranking first in the league, and has driven in 21 runs, also leading the league. Juan Soto has played 20 games this season. His batting average stands at .225, and he has an on-base percentage of .368. Soto has scored 14 runs, which is the highest on the team and in the league. Francisco Lindor has participated in 19 games. He has a batting average of .263 and an on-base percentage of .322. Lindor has hit 2 home runs and driven in 8 runs, both ranking third on the team.

Cardinals’ Key Players and Pitching Insights

Brendan Donovan is having a strong start. He has played 20 games and holds a batting average of .380. Donovan leads the league with 13 runs and 13 RBIs. Lars Nootbaar has played 19 games. He has a batting average of .264 and an on-base percentage of .398. Nootbaar has hit 3 home runs and scored 12 runs. Nolan Arenado has been consistent in 19 games. His batting average is .296 with an on-base percentage of .390. Arenado has driven in 10 runs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets are a strong pick for the Money Line at -174. Their home record of 7-1 shows they play well on their own field. Kodai Senga’s pitching is also a key factor, with a 1.06 ERA that makes it tough for opponents to score.

For the Over/Under, taking the Under 8.5 is a solid choice. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Mets having the best ERA in the league. The Cardinals have allowed only 15 home runs this season, which limits scoring chances for their opponents.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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