Mets vs Cardinals Prediction & Picks, MLB 25: Odds, Starters, and Best Bets for April 19, 2025

New York Mets vs St Louis Cardinals Prediction & Picks, MLB 25: The New York Mets are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals on April 19, 2025, at 4:05 PM ET at Citi Field in New York. This National League matchup continues a four-game series between two competitive teams.

St. Louis has dropped the first 2 games of this series, losing 4-1 Thursday and 5-4 Friday. The Cardinals are just 1-7 across 8 road games; they have logged a strikeout-heavy .648 OPS over those contests.

Mets vs Cardinals Prediction amp amp Picks MLB 25 Odds Starters and Best Bets for April 19 2025

New York Mets vs St Louis Cardinals Current Form & Key Players

New York Mets

The Mets have been favored in 15 games this season, winning 11 of them (73.3%). They have a record of 5-1 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -173 on the moneyline. The Mets have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, averaging 4.6 runs per game, with an ERA of 3.07 and a K/9 of 10.4.

Key Players:

Pete Alonso leads the team with a .348 batting average, five home runs, and 21 RBIs. He ranks 18th in MLB for home runs and third for RBIs.
Francisco Lindor is hitting .263 with four doubles, two home runs, and six walks. He has a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .279 over his last 10 games with two doubles, two home runs, three walks, and five RBIs.
Brandon Nimmo is batting .197 with three doubles, four home runs, and six walks.

St Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals have been underdogs in 14 games this season, winning seven of them (50%). However, they have lost both games when listed as underdogs of +145 or more.

Key Players:

Willson Contreras leads the team with four home runs. He has a four-game hitting streak and is batting .235 over his last five games with a double, two home runs, three walks, and two RBIs.
Brendan Donovan has 13 RBIs, leading the team in that category.
Nolan Arenado also has 13 RBIs, contributing significantly to the team\'s offense.
Masyn Winn leads the team with a .300 batting average.

Head-to-Head: Mets vs Cardinals (Last 5 Games)

Date	Winner	Score	Venue	Notable
Apr 18, 2025	Mets	5–4	Citi Field	Mets\' offense rallies
Apr 17, 2025	Mets	4–1	Citi Field	Strong pitching
Mar 21, 2025	Mets	3–2	Neutral	Close contest
Mar 14, 2025	Draw	3–3	Neutral	Evenly matched game
Mar 12, 2025	Mets	2–0	Neutral	Mets\' pitching dominates

Series Recap:

Mets lead 4–0–1 in the last five matchups
Both teams have demonstrated competitive play
Expect another closely contested game

Mets vs Cardinals Betting Odds & Insights

Bet Type	Odds
Mets Moneyline	-173
Cardinals Moneyline	+145
Run Line (Mets -1.5)	+120
Over/Under (8.5 Runs)	Over -119 / Under -101

Betting Insights:

The Mets have won 11 of 15 games as favorites this season.
The Cardinals have a 50% win rate as underdogs this season.

Mets vs Cardinals Prediction: Who Has the Edge?

Given the Mets\' strong home record, recent form, and key player performances, they have a slight advantage in this matchup. However, the Cardinals\' resilience as underdogs cannot be overlooked.

Prediction: Mets 5, Cardinals 3

Best Bet: Over 8.5 Runs (-120)

As the Mets and Cardinals face off at Citi Field, both teams aim to gain an advantage in this closely contested series. With both teams displaying competitive performances, fans can anticipate an exciting and tightly contested game.

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