The New York Mets aim to secure their third consecutive win against the St. Louis Cardinals in their upcoming National League matchup this Saturday at Citi Field. After clinching a 4-1 victory on Thursday and a close 5-4 win on Friday, the Mets, who currently lead the NL East, have outscored their opponents 81-57 this season, while the Cardinals, in fourth place in the NL Central, hold a plus-six run differential.
Game Time: First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. ET.
Betting Odds: DraftKings Sportsbook lists New York as a -198 favorite with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Before placing any bets for the Cardinals vs. Mets clash, take a look at the predictions derived from SportsLine’s established model.
The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated every MLB game 10,000 times, and it enters Week 4 with an 8-3 record on MLB money-line betting picks. The model’s top bets for Cardinals vs. Mets include:
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Mets to win (-198): The Mets have a remarkable track record at home, boasting a 7-1 record at Citi Field this season. In contrast, the Cardinals struggle on the road, having won only one of eight games away from home. With an impressive 2.30 ERA and league-low eight home runs allowed this season, the Mets’ pitching staff is a driving force behind their success.
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Over 8.5 total runs (-110): Historical trends indicate that the total runs scored in recent matchups frequently surpass this figure. The model projects approximately 9.6 runs combined for this game, suggesting that the over is likely to hit in around 60% of simulations.
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Francisco Lindor to record 1+ hit (-300): Lindor is in excellent form, currently riding a seven-game hitting streak, having achieved a 3-for-4 performance with an RBI in the latest win over St. Louis. Despite past performances showing he averages a .248 batting average against the Cardinals, Lindor is hitting .400 at home this season with standout stats including two doubles and one home run.
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