St. Louis Cardinals @ New York Mets Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 4/17/2025 7:10 PM EDT

We have your St. Louis Cardinals @ New York Mets prop betting and game preview needs covered as the New York Mets hit the road to face the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals @ New York Mets Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Mets -145, Cardinals +118.
Best Total Odds: Over/Under 7.5 (-115).

Game Info

Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM EDT
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
TV: -

St. Louis Cardinals @ New York Mets Preview

The New York Mets (11-6) and St. Louis Cardinals (9-9) square off in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Mets are coming off a narrow 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, while the Cardinals secured a 4-1 victory over the Houston Astros. Kodai Senga (2-1, 1.06 ERA) is expected to start for the Mets, while Matthew Liberatore (1-1, 3.93 ERA) will take the mound for the Cardinals. Both pitchers have been solid this season, setting the stage for a low-scoring affair.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last 10 meetings, the Mets hold a slight edge with a 6-4 record against the Cardinals. The games have been closely contested, with an average margin of victory of just 2.3 runs. The Mets have also performed well as favorites, winning 69.2% of games in which they were favored this season.

Pick: Mets Moneyline (-145)

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The Mets have been consistent as favorites this season, winning 9 of 13 games in this role. With Kodai Senga on the mound, who boasts an impressive 1.06 ERA, the Mets have a strong chance to bounce back from their recent loss. The Cardinals, while coming off a win, have struggled to find consistency, making the Mets the safer pick on the moneyline.

Top Player Prop Picks

Kodai Senga Over 6.5 Strikeouts

Senga has been dominant this season, averaging over 7 strikeouts per game. Against a Cardinals lineup that has shown vulnerability to strikeouts, this prop offers strong value.

Matthew Liberatore Under 2.5 Earned Runs

Liberatore has been solid with a 3.93 ERA and is coming off a strong outing. Facing a Mets lineup that has been inconsistent offensively, he is likely to keep the game close.

Francisco Lindor Over 1.5 Total Bases

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Lindor has been heating up at the plate, and with his ability to hit for extra bases, this prop is worth considering. He has a favorable matchup against Liberatore, who has allowed a .250 batting average to opposing hitters.

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