National League: Cardinals vs Mets Betting Preview   

We start our Cardinals vs Mets betting preview with a look at the game one opening odds. We think this is an even match-up and the bookmakers agree with the number starting at -105 each way, with a total of 8.5 (over -115/-105). Miles Mikolas (4-3, 4.02 era) gets the start for the Cardinals against Tylor Megill (5-4, 5.14) for New York. Neither team is at the top of most MLB stats lists, but there are a few angles bettors can exploit. 

Cardinals Swept, Fans Getting Restless

The San Francisco Giants handed the St. Louis Cardinals (27-42) another series loss after the Cards held a two-run lead in the ninth. Not only was it a series loss, but it was also a three-game sweep that compelled many at Busch Stadium to shower the team with a few choice words. Perhaps getting out of town is what’s best for a franchise that isn’t used to 8 ½ game divisional deficits in the middle of June.

Their .391 win percentage would be the worst since 1913 when the franchise finished 51-99. Of course, that would count if the Cards continue at their current pace. Perhaps, there was an inkling of their demise last season when they started a trend of losing the first game of a series, a trend they’ve continued into 2023 with 23 losses in their last 31 games ones.

The bookmakers are showing respect for Mikols who has been one of the positives for the Cards after allowing just 10 earned runs in his last 33 innings (2.73era). Unfortunately, his last outing was his worst in some time after allowing five earned runs in six innings against the Cincinnati Reds.

That was his worst outing since his three-game struggle to start the season. This season the Cardinals won’t be a consistent MLB picks and parlays selection, but there is some confidence in Mikolas. We continue our Cardinals vs Mets betting preview with a snapshot of the New York Mets.

Mets Walk Off Yankees, Second Win In 11 Games

Between the baserunning blunders and sloppy defense, the Mets beat the New York Yankees but they likely don’t feel great about the win. Brandon Nimmo made up for his poor base running with a double in extra innings to give the Mets (32-36)  a 4-3, 10-inning win.

New York is trailing the Atlanta Braves by 10 games in the National League East while trailing the San Francisco Giants by four games for the last wild card spot. Starter Tylor Megill has struggled over his last five starts, allowing 18 earned runs in his last 22.2 innings pitched (7.16 era).

In his 13 starts, Megill has just two quality starts. New York is 6-7 when the former Arizona Wildcat starts. We can tell why the oddsmakers are reluctant to make either of these teams a favorite. Let’s conclude our Cardinals vs Mets betting preview with our official selection. 

Bettors Need to Shop for Run-line Wager

Bettors need to get on this quick because it does appear as if we will get some Mets money that will play games with the run line. Normally, we’re not willing to lay so much with any wager, but in a game that will likely be decided by one run, we’re willing to lay the (-192) to get the +1.5 with New York.

As bad as New York has been, we can’t recommend playing a Cardinals team that has lost six of their last seven road games and six straight against the National League East. Unlike the Cardinals, New York has been pretty good to start off their last 10 weekend series, winning seven.

Our official recommendation is New York and the +1.5, but hurry. If you can’t find the boost stay off the game. That does it for our Cardinals vs Mets betting preview, we wish you all the best with your wagers this weekend.

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