Gamblers have been pleased and impressed with the Mets and Cardinals. At the onset of the season, the Mets were one of the most popular futures picks with the baseball betting odds. Pitching is the big reason why. Last year the Mets had one of the top rotations in the National League. For St. Louis, it’s a new era with rookie manager Oliver Marmol. Mike Shildt was fired at the end of the 2021 season for philosophical differences. Marmol was a coach under Shildt. And St. Louis management believed that a fresh voice was needed.
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 7:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Mets at Cardinals TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mets | -1½ (+145) | 7 (-110) | -113 |  |
| Cardinals | +1½ (-165) | 7 (-110) | +103 | |
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Mets Generate Strong Public Support
New York is one of the most public teams on the sportsbook board. Correlate that the Mets attract a lot of fans and casual money based on branding. Much of the media grew up rooting for the Mets. And that is translated into their coverage which is always favorable and optimistic towards New York. Sharps will give New York a look in this spot. Cause of their good play in the early going combined with a price break on the road.
Cardinals Quietly Produce Profits
Of course, the Cardinals are a respected brand with the betting public as well. St. Louis is a perennial contender that has actually had more success through recent years than the Mets. There will be additional Wise Guy backing at the betting window in this spot for the Redbirds. Specifically, the Cardinals will get a home-field price break by hosting a quality road opponent in the Mets.
Bassitt and Hicks Make for a Strong Starting Pitching Matchup
Right-hander Chris Bassitt will get the start for the Mets. So far in three starts, Bassitt is 2-1 with a 3.00 earned run average and WHIP of 0.94. Bassitt pitched at Oakland from 2015 through 2021. Last year he was 12-4 with a 3.15 earned run average and WHIP of 1.06.
Right-hander Jordan Hicks will start for the Cardinals. Thus far, Hicks is 1-1 with a 1.29 earned run average and WHIP of 1.00. This season is the first that Hicks has been a regular starter. In turn, he is taking full advantage of the opportunity.
Bullpen Edge to Cardinals in the First Month of Play
So far, St. Louis has had an outstanding bullpen that ranks 3rd best in Major League Baseball for earned run average. The Cardinals have converted four out of four save opportunities. Closer Giovanny Gallegos has a 1.42 earned run average with a WHIP of 0.95.
Of great concern is that New York has converted only three of their six save opportunities. Edwin Diaz and Seth Lugo have each had three opportunities. Fashion that a lack of a reliable closer could spell doom for New York.
For Pete’s Sake
Of course, Pete Alonso was the 2019 Home Run King as a rookie for the Mets. Since then, he has been the picture of inconsistency. Alonso is hitting just .258 with three home runs.
Mets at Cardinals SBG Free Pick
Late on, the Cardinals have beaten the MLB odds in six of their last eight games. As mentioned earlier, the Cardinals bullpen is the difference here.
SBG Best Bet: St. Louis Cardinals.