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St. Louis Cardinals vs New York Mets 4/19/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets in this MLB showdown. The Cardinals come into this game on a bit of a slump with a two-game losing streak, while the Mets are riding a nice wave with a two-game winning streak.

Looking at the standings, the Cardinals currently sit in 4th place with a record of 9 wins and 11 losses. Their home record of 8-4 is solid, but it's their struggles on the road with a 1-7 record that stand out. They've been scoring an average of 5.0 runs per game while allowing 4.6 runs against them.

On the other side, the Mets are sitting pretty at the top of the standings in 1st place with a record of 13 wins and 7 losses. Their dominance at home with a 7-1 record is a key factor in their success. The Mets have been scoring an average of 4.0 runs per game and have an impressive 2.8 runs allowed per game.

In terms of power ratings, the Cardinals have a rating of -45.76, indicating a win percentage of 47.4% with a minimal points differential of 0.03. Meanwhile, the Mets boast a strong power rating of 118.33, with a win percentage of 63.2% and a points differential of 0.06. This clearly shows the Mets' superiority over the Cardinals based on these metrics.

Now, let's talk about the game odds. The Cardinals are the away team with a spread of +1.5, indicating they are the underdogs in this matchup. The Mets, as the home team, have a spread of -1.5, making them the favorites. The money line reflects this as well, with the Cardinals at +145 and the Mets at -177. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs, with both sides having equal odds at -105.

When considering all these factors, it's clear that the Mets have the upper hand in this game. Their strong home record, power rating, and current form make them the favorites to come out on top against the struggling Cardinals. However, in baseball, anything can happen, so buckle up for what should be an exciting matchup between these two teams.

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the St. Louis Cardinals to beat the home team New York Mets 5-4

Jim Allen Free Pick New York Mets (-177)