New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals will clash from St Louis on Wednesday afternoon.
Mets vs. Cardinals DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: May 8, 2024
- Start Time: 1:15 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings, SNY
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals Prediction
This is the final matchup of this three-game set.
The Mets will go for the sweep on the road today.
New York brings a record of 18-18 into play.
It was a rough start to the season for the Mets, but they have recovered nicely over the last 20 games.
This is a talented Mets roster that has playoff aspirations.
The Mets are 7-1 in their last eight games vs the Cardinals.
New York begins play in fourth place in the NL East.
They are 7.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies.
Right fielder Starling Marte leads the Mets with a batting average of .269.
First baseman Pete Alonso has been the team's best power source, smashing nine home runs during the campaign.
Brandon Nimmo has driven in a team-best 25 runs.
Veteran South Paw Jose Quintana will get the ball today. Quintana is 1-3 with a 5.20 era.
St. Louis starts this game with a 15-21 record.
It has been a rough start to the season for the Red Birds.
The Cards have lost four games in a row and are 3-7 over their last 10 games.
St. Louis has won just one game in the month of May.
The Cardinals are in last place in the NL Central as they trail the Brewers and Cubs by 6.5 games.
All-Star Nolan Arenado leads the Cardinals with a batting average of .287. Arenado has driven in a team-best 20 runs.
Catcher Willson Contreras has hit a team-high six home runs this season. Contreras was injured in last night's game and will not play today.
Paul Goldschmidt is off to a rough start, hitting .195 with two home runs.
Sonny Gray will toe the rubber for the Cardinals. Gray is 4-1 with a 0.89 era.
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals Prediction
The Cardinals are in a great spot today.
Gray is the best arm the Cardinals have and will slow down the Mets bats today.
Quintana has struggled this season, and the Cardinals typically see left-handed pitchers well.
Let’s stay hot and cash in!
Pick: St Louis Cardinals -1 -106 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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