St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 20, 2025 ,

MLB St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets Prediction 4/20

The St. Louis Cardinals will meet the New York Mets on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The game will take place at Citi Field, starting at 1:40 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night as these teams compete on the field.

Cardinals vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cardinals MoneyLine 119. The Cardinals have a strong home record and Sonny Gray has been effective in recent starts, making them a good value pick despite being the underdog.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-101). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Mets holding the best ERA in the league, suggesting a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The St. Louis Cardinals have a strong home record of 8-4 but struggle on the road with a 1-8 record.
  • The New York Mets have a balanced record with 14 wins and 7 losses, performing well at home with an 8-1 record.
  • In a recent game, the Mets defeated the Cardinals 3-0, with Kodai Senga allowing no runs over 5 2/3 innings.
  • The Cardinals’ recent division record stands at 1-2, while the Mets have a better division record of 4-2.
  • In their recent loss to the Mets, the Cardinals managed only 3 hits compared to the Mets’ 8 hits.

Cardinals vs Mets Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the New York Mets at Citi Field. Sonny Gray will be on the mound for the Cardinals. He has a record of 3-0 this season with an ERA of 3.13. Gray recently pitched seven innings against the Houston Astros, allowing no runs and only three hits.

Clay Holmes will start for the Mets. He holds a 2-1 record with a 3.66 ERA. In his last game against the Minnesota Twins, Holmes pitched five innings and allowed just one run. Both pitchers aim to give their teams a strong start in this matchup.

Mets Power and Precision on Display

The New York Mets have a strong lineup led by Pete Alonso. He has a batting average of .356 and leads the league with 6 home runs. Alonso also has 23 RBIs, making him a key player for the Mets. Juan Soto is another important player for the Mets. He has played in 21 games with a batting average of .240. Soto leads the team with 15 runs scored and has 9 RBIs. Francisco Lindor adds depth to the Mets lineup. He has a batting average of .250 and has scored 11 runs. Lindor’s 8 RBIs show his contribution to the team’s offense.

Cardinals Aim for Success with Strong Hitters and Pitching

Brendan Donovan is a standout player for the St. Louis Cardinals. He has a batting average of .361, which is impressive. Donovan has hit 3 home runs and leads the team with 13 RBIs. Lars Nootbaar contributes to the Cardinals with his solid performance. His batting average is .253, and he has also hit 3 home runs. Nootbaar has scored 12 runs, making him an important part of the lineup. Nolan Arenado is another key player for the Cardinals. He has a batting average of .288 and has hit 2 home runs. Arenado has driven in 10 runs, showing his value to the team.

Final Betting Pick

The Cardinals’ MoneyLine pick at 119 is appealing due to their strong home record of 8-4. Sonny Gray has been performing well, with a 3-0 record and a 3.13 ERA this season. His recent home start against the Astros showed his ability to limit runs, which could be key against the Mets.

The Under 7.0 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strengths. The Mets have the best ERA in the league at 2.27, while the Cardinals have allowed only 16 home runs, ranking them third in that category. With solid pitching from both sides, a low-scoring game seems likely.

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

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