In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Cardinals prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 10th at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 29-37 this year after they lost game one by a score of 0-7 on Tuesday night. New York fell behind in the third inning and never woke up in the shutout loss. The Mets recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Ewing, who went 2-4. Peralta allowed six hits and six earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Gerber allowed one earned run relief. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Padres, but lost two out of three against the Mariners before that.
This season, New York has a 3.80 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while they have scored 265 runs with a .229 batting average and a .293 on base percentage. Juan Soto has led the Mets with 13 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added five home runs and 32 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Christian Scott, who is 2-0 with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 36.0 innings pitched this year.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals are 36-28 this season after they won game one by a score of 7-0 last night. St. Louis scored four runs in the third inning and they never looked back in the blowout win. The Cardinals recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Burleson, who went 2-5 with one home run and three RBIs. May allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Svanson finished out the game. Prior to this series, St. Louis swept the Reds in three games, but lost two out of three against the Rangers before that.
This season, St. Louis has a 4.03 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 285 runs with a .243 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Jordan Walker has led the Cardinals with 16 home runs and 48 RBIs, while Alec Burleson has added nine home runs and 46 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for St. Louis is Andre Pallante, who is 6-4 with a 3.96 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 63.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Cardinals have lost each of their last six games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Mets have won five of their last six home games against the Cardinals.
- The Mets have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against NL East opponents following a road win.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in four of their last five home games.
Why the St. Louis Cardinals will win
- The Cardinals have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Mets.
- The Mets have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight home games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cardinals have covered the run line in six of their last seven night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Cardinals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games.
- The Mets have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cardinals’ last eight road games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Mets’ last eight games as favorites against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Cardinals’ last nine road games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last five night games.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mets’ last 10 games against the Cardinals.
- Juan Soto has hit a home run in each of his last five Wednesday appearances against NL teams that held a winning record.
St. Louis Cardinals Player Prop Facts
- Alec Burleson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Cardinals’ last nine games.
- Alec Burleson has hit a home run in each of the Cardinals’ last two night games.
Mets vs Cardinals Prediction
St. Louis comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they have scored at least five runs in their last five games. The Cardinals are 17-12 on the road this year, while the Mets are 15-16 at home. New York has won three of their last five games and they have scored 5+ runs in all three of those wins. The Mets are starting Scott, who has allowed one earned run in his last 16.1 innings, while Pallante has allowed one earned run in three of his last four starts. Take the under here, as both pitchers are hot right now.