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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, August 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Mets vs. Cardinals
The Mets take on the Cardinals on Thursday, August 17th 2023 at Busch Stadium, St. Louis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: New York Mets (55-66) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (54-67)
- Date: Thursday, August 17th 2023
- Time: 7:15 ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis
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New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Mets take on the St. Louis hoping to improve on their record of just 55-66, placing them 4th in the NL East. Heading into play, the Mets have won half of their 62 road games, sitting at 24-38.
New York's record vs. the runline is just 46-75 despite being favored 76 times through 121 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 51-64 with an average betting line of 9.
José Quintana gets the start for the Mets with a below .500 record at 0-4. So far, José Quintana has put together an ERA of 3.03 across his five outings. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .255 against the left-hander. With a WOBA allowed of .274, José Quintana has not given up a home run so far this year. Quintana has a WHIP of 1.28, with 10 walks allowed.
On offense, New York comes into the game averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Mets' combined batting average currently sits at .237, placing them 18th in the league. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 9th in home runs, with a total of 153 deep shots. New York's OBP of .318 places them 13th in the league.
St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against New York, the Cardinals have a record of just 54-67. This places the team 5th in the NL Central. St. Louis has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 27-34.
St. Louis' record vs. the runline is just 60-61 despite being favored 69 times through 121 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 59-58.
Adam Wainwright gets the start for the Cardinals with a below .500 record at 3-7. Against the Mets, Adam Wainwright is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.78. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.374). So far, Wainwright has given up 14 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .438. Wainwright's WHIP of 2.08 comes along with a total of 26 walks allowed.
St. Louis' offense enters play with the 12th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.7 runs per game. Heading into play, the Cardinals are the 5th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .259. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 169 home runs (5th). To date, St. Louis has the MLB's 4th best OBP at .333.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Mets vs. Cardinals
Heading into today's matchup between New York and St. Louis, the Mets are the betting favorite at -122 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 54.95%. The MLB predictive model shows the Cardinals pulling off the upset over New York. It is recommended to take St. Louis on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cardinals Moneyline +102
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