The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Mets in a May matchup. The Mets are currently performing well with a record of 22-11, while the Cardinals are at 14-19. Recent games between these teams have seen the Mets dominating, which could influence the odds.
Key Factors to Consider
The Mets have shown strong performance with a better record, while the Cardinals' recent losses might affect their confidence and game strategy.
Recent head-to-heads favor the Mets, indicating their strength against the Cardinals.
Without specific injury reports, this factor remains neutral unless there are last-minute updates.
Home-field advantage might boost the Cardinals, but the Mets' momentum could counter this.
Both teams are motivated to win, especially the Cardinals to improve their season standing.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
NYM -140, STL 127
New York Mets
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
NYM -1.5 117, STL 1.5 -137
New York Mets
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over/under
Over 8.5 105, Under 8.5 -125
Under 8.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
New York Mets -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 -1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: New York Mets at -1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
New York Mets are likely to win given their recent form and past performance against the Cardinals.
Predicted Score: New York Mets 5, St. Louis Cardinals 3
The Atlanta Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals in a pivotal MLB matchup. The Braves come off a tough 10-4 loss to the Cardinals the previous night, where the Cardinals’ offense exploded late, led by Nolan Gorman's critical three-run double. Both teams have shown strengths and vulnerabilities, with the Braves relying on recent power surges from players like Matt Olson and Austin Riley, while the Cardinals have demonstrated resilience and clutch hitting to overcome early deficits.
Key Factors to Consider
The Braves have a powerful offense with Austin Riley hitting 5 home runs in his last 13 games and Matt Olson showing consistent power. However, their pitching has been tested, giving up 10 runs in the previous game. The Cardinals, though struggling with a five-game losing streak before their latest victory, showed offensive depth and timely hitting, especially in the late innings, with Miles Mikolas holding a decent ERA of 3.77 against the Braves historically.
The Cardinals recently broke a losing streak by defeating the Braves 10-4. Historically, Miles Mikolas performs reasonably well against Atlanta. This rivalry has featured tightly contested games with both teams trading leads and late-inning heroics.
No major injuries reported impacting key starters or hitters for either team on game day.
Game played at Atlanta’s home ballpark, Truist Park, providing a home-field advantage for the Braves. Weather and conditions expected to be typical for April in Atlanta, with no adverse factors reported.
The Cardinals aim to maintain momentum and extend their winning streak after snapping a losing spell. The Braves are motivated to respond strongly at home to avenge their recent defeat and capitalize on their offensive potential.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves: -162, St. Louis Cardinals: 136
Atlanta Braves
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Braves -1.5: 126, Cardinals +1.5: -152
Braves -1.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 9: -102, Under 9: -120
Over 9
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Atlanta Braves -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 9 19%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 9 at 19% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 19.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the Braves' home advantage, offensive firepower, and the Cardinals’ recent surge, the game is expected to be competitive. However, the Braves' overall season strength and home field edge give them a slight advantage to win.
Predicted Score: Atlanta Braves 6 – 4 St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are facing off against the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Mets have a strong home record of 8-1, while the Cardinals struggle with a 1-8 away record. Key players such as Pete Alonso for the Mets and Brendan Donovan for the Cardinals will play crucial roles in this matchup.
Key Factors to Consider
The Mets have a superior record, with a strong home performance, while the Cardinals face significant challenges on the road. The Mets' Pete Alonso is performing exceptionally well, which could impact the game's outcome.
Recent performances suggest the Mets have an advantage in head-to-head matches, given their strong home record and recent win against the Cardinals on April 19, 2025.
Recent information does not highlight specific injuries affecting the game significantly, but Nolan Arenado's injury in a previous game could impact the Cardinals' lineup.
Weather conditions and potential roster changes are external factors that could influence the game, though no specific weather concerns are noted for this matchup.
The Cardinals are highly motivated to break their losing streak on the road, while the Mets aim to maintain their dominance at home.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-138 (New York Mets), 118 (St. Louis Cardinals)
New York Mets
★★★☆☆ 60%
Spread
-1.5 (New York Mets) 158, 1.5 (St. Louis Cardinals) -192
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over/under
Over 7 -115, Under 7 -105
Under 7
★★★☆☆ 52%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
New York Mets 0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 7 -0%
🔥 Best Value Pick: New York Mets at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The New York Mets are likely to win based on their strong home record and the Cardinals' struggles away from home.
The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting the Houston Astros in a pivotal matchup with both teams seeking consistent form. The Cardinals have a slight edge at home, but the Astros are looking to capitalize on a strong pitching performance from their recent win.
Key Factors to Consider
The Cardinals are performing well at home with a 7-4 record, while the Astros are 4-4 away from home. The Astros had a solid win in their last game, shutting out the Cardinals.
The series is currently tied 1-1 after the Astros shut out the Cardinals in the second game. This could provide a psychological boost for the Astros.
Not specified in current data.
Weather conditions are not explicitly mentioned, but assuming typical April conditions in St. Louis could affect the game dynamics.
Both teams are motivated to win, but the Cardinals' strong home record might give them an edge.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-112 (Astros), 102 (Cardinals)
Astros
★★★☆☆ 55%
Spread
-1.5 (+150) for Astros, +1.5 (-170) for Cardinals
Cardinals
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over_under
Over 8.5 (-105), Under 8.5 (-115)
Under
★★★☆☆ 58%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Houston Astros -2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 8.5 at 1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 1.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the Cardinals' home advantage and the Astros' inconsistent away form, the Cardinals might have a slight edge in winning, but the Astros' recent performance tips the odds slightly in their favor.