Mets vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 April 2025
Apr 17, 2025, 7:30PM
The New York Mets will sqaure off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Citi Field on Friday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
The Mets will have Griffin Canning (1-1, 4.20 ERA) start, while the Cardinals will counter with Andre Pallante (2-0, 2.20 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mets vs Cardinals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's NY Mets vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 54% chance of beating the Cardinals at Citi Field.
Mets vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.77, Cardinals $2.10
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.60), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.77 and the Cardinals at $2.10.
The Mets are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 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 64% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Mets vs Cardinals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Mets vs Cardinals betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Mets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Mets vs Cardinals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Mets vs St. Louis game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs St. Louis match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mets vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Cardinals at Citi Field is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Friday 18 April 2025
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs St. Louis predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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