Check Mets vs. Cardinals prediction for today. Pete Alonso (.365 AVG) and the New York Mets (11-7) kick off a four-game series Thursday night at Citi Field against Brendan Donovan (.380 AVG) and the St. Louis Cardinals (9-9). New York sends Griffin Canning to the mound, while St. Louis counters with Andre Pallante. With both teams showing signs of offensive firepower, bettors should keep an eye on this potential back-and-forth series opener.
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📺 Where To Watch Mets vs. Cardinals? (April 17, 2025)
📍 Citi Field – New York, NY
⏰ First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET
📺 Watch: SNY | FDSMW
🔢 Mets vs. Cardinals Odds
| Category | Mets | Cardinals |
| Moneyline | -140 | +117 |
| Run Line | -1.5 (+156) | +1.5 (-188) |
| Total (O/U) | 7.5 Runs | O -115 / U -105 |
Win Probabilities:
- Mets: 56%
- Cardinals: 44%
🧱 Pitching Matchup
Mets – Griffin Canning (RHP)
- Record: 1-1
- ERA: 4.20
- IP: 15.2
- K: 13
Cardinals – Andre Pallante (RHP)
- Record: 2-0
- ERA: N/A (Update not provided)
- Known for limiting damage and relying on control.
📈 Edge in strikeout upside goes to Canning, while Pallante brings a solid win-loss record and a deeper lineup behind him.
📊 Team Insights & Trends
| Stat | Mets | Cardinals |
| Runs/Game | 4.0 (72 total) | 5.2 (94 total) |
| Batting Average | .219 (22nd MLB) | .280 (1st MLB) |
| HRs | 15 (21st MLB) | 20 (11th MLB) |
| Team ERA | 2.38 (1st MLB) | 4.09 (17th MLB) |
| Strikeouts/Game (Offense) | 7.7 (7th-lowest) | 7.8 (9th-lowest) |
🌟 Key Player Insights
🟦 Mets
- Pete Alonso – Batting .365 with 5 HR and 21 RBI. 3-game hitting streak, .333 AVG over last 5.
- Francisco Lindor – Batting .239 with a 5-game hit streak, including 2 doubles and 3 walks.
- Juan Soto – .231 AVG with 3 HR, 4 doubles, 14 walks.
- Brandon Nimmo – Slashing .203/.263/.420 with 4 homers.
🔴 Cardinals
- Brendan Donovan – Team leader in AVG (.380) and RBI (11).
- Lars Nootbaar – Hitting .284 with 3 HR, 15 BB. On a 3-game hitting streak.
- Nolan Arenado – .292 AVG, 6 doubles, 2 HR, 9 BB.
- Victor Scott II – .263 AVG, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 7 BB.
🚑 Injury Report
Mets
- Key IL: Jeff McNeil (Oblique), Francisco Álvarez (Wrist), Frankie Montás (Lat), Jose Siri (Shin, day-to-day).
Cardinals
- Key IL: Masyn Winn (Back), Iván Herrera (Foot), Zack Thompson (Lat).
🎯 Player Prop Bets
🟦 Mets Player Props
| Player | Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | RBI O/U |
| Pete Alonso | 0.5 (-205) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Francisco Lindor | 0.5 (-255) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+180) |
| Tyrone Taylor | 0.5 (-155) | 0.5 (-160) | 0.5 (+230) |
| Mark Vientos | 0.5 (-185) | 0.5 (-190) | 0.5 (+150) |
| Luis Torrens | 0.5 (-160) | 0.5 (-165) | 0.5 (+240) |
🔴 Cardinals Player Props
| Player | Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | RBI O/U |
| Brendan Donovan | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+160) |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 (-180) | 0.5 (-185) | 0.5 (+185) |
| Victor Scott II | 0.5 (-135) | 0.5 (-140) | 0.5 (+290) |
| Pedro Pagés | 0.5 (-140) | 0.5 (-145) | 0.5 (+280) |
| Nolan Gorman | 0.5 (-115) | 0.5 (-120) | 0.5 (+200) |
💡 ClutchBuzz Parlay of the Night
🔗 3-Leg Value Parlay (Odds: ~+370)
- Pete Alonso to Get a Hit (-205)
- Brendan Donovan Over 1.5 Total Bases (+135)
- Over 7.5 Total Runs (-115)
✅ Leans into two hot bats and a modest total line in a series opener with offensive upside.
🧠 ClutchBuzz Final Mets vs. Cardinals Prediction
- 🧾 Pick: Mets ML (-140)
- 🔥 Total: Over 7.5 Runs
- ⚖️ Score Prediction: Mets 4, Cardinals 3
- 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜ (Confidence: 3/5)
With the best ERA in baseball and Pete Alonso swinging a hot bat, the Mets should have the edge — but don’t sleep on the Cardinals’ league-leading batting average. Expect a tight game decided late.
