The New York Mets (58-53) and St. Louis Cardinals (57-55) will battle it out for one game to make up for a rainout from May. The action will be at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Mets are slightly favored on the road at -115.
The Mets have gone 2-3 over their last five games, including a recent 3-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels. This loss extended their two-game losing streak, and they have allowed at least 4.00 runs a game in this skid.
Their defense can have more control for this game, with Sean Manaea (7-4) on the mound. He is averaging an ERA of 3.50 and has a WHIP of 1.36. The team's ERA is 4.15, so his presence will make a positive impact.
Offensively, they have several players who can help dictate the flow of the game. The biggest threat for the Cardinals to defend against will be Francisco Lindor, who leads the Mets with a .256 batting average.
The Mets have a .250 batting average as a team and are giving up .234 in return from their opponents. This is already in a positive light, as their ratio for those two averages shows they have an edge over the Cardinals.
The Cardinals are coming off a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, in which they lost three out of four. Their latest battle was a 6-2 defeat in the finale, which marked their seventh game with a loss by allowing five or more runs since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante (4-5) will start this one. He has an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.36. The team has a 4.06 ERA, which is slightly better than the Mets'.
Masyn Winn must have an outstanding game to push their offense early. He currently leads them with a .279 batting average.
The Cardinals are putting up a .246 batting average while having their opponents typically get .250. This leaves little room for error if they allow opponents to hang around.
MyBookie has you covered for all MLB betting opportunities, with the New York Mets favored to succeed in this matchup. According to market data, the Mets have a 55.4 percent likelihood of winning this matchup.
The Mets have had the upper hand slightly in these matchups, as their offense has been enough to stay ahead of the Cardinals on a few occasions. The most significant difference will be pitching, as the Met's defense is the key. Look for the Mets to close out a close battle.
