Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets
Thursday, April 17, 2025 7:10 PM
Play: Money Line: -130 New York Mets
My friends, after starting the MLB campaign very strong, I hit a speed bump the last week or so. But today I get back on track like the MLB premier Handicapper I am, and I have just a game to do it for us; my first MLB MVP release of the campaign. Thursday’s FREE WINNER: New York Mets. Game 958. 4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST For my Free Play today, I want to talk about one of the most interesting matchups on the board for Thursday, and that's the Cardinals/Mets contest. St. Louis, despite possessing one of the most potent offenses in the Major’s, is sitting at just 9-9, tied for third place in the NL Central. It seems no matter what this team does at the plate, they just can't string together a win streak. Not since the first three games of the season, in which they went 3-0 have they done better than two wins in a row. Their pitching has been erratic at best. As far as New York goes; despite dropping back-to-back games, this team still sits atop the NL East, at 11-7. Their offense possesses statistics that rank in the bottom third in just about every major category. It has been their pitching that has brought them success thus far. They are the best in the baseball. with a team ERA of 2.38. I feel this matchup isn’t just about the Cardinals bats against the Mets arms. I think this is about location. St. Louis loses something when they travel, going just 1-5 away from home this season, while New York owns a very impressive 5-1 mark at Citi Field. The Mets also come in here a little hotter, and with a lot of confidence, knowing they've taken four in a row and seven of the last 10 meetings and this National League rivalry. I'll take New York at home here, and take my bookmaker’s money. Thank you