Mets vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 June 2026
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026, 5:10PM | Published: Jun 10, 2026, 5:34PM
The New York Mets will face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Citi Field on Friday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
The Mets will send Christian Scott (2-0, 2.50 ERA) to the mound, while the Cardinals will counter with Hunter Dobbins (1-0, 2.77 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mets vs Cardinals game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's NY Mets vs St. Louis MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 63% chance of defeating the Cardinals at Citi Field.
Mets vs Cardinals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.67, Cardinals $2.25
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.40), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mets at $1.67 and the Cardinals at $2.25.
The Mets are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.61.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Mets vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.67 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.40 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.91 with TAB
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Our Mets vs Cardinals predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 9 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Mets vs Cardinals: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs St. Louis game.
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Mets vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Cardinals at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 3:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday 12 June 2026
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs St. Louis predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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