Cardinals vs. Mets: Betting Preview for August 5

Published 3:24 am Monday, August 5, 2024

Sean Manaea will toe the rubber for the New York Mets (58-53) on Monday, August 5 versus the St. Louis Cardinals (57-55), who will answer with Andre Pallante. The first pitch will be thrown at 5:15 PM ET at Busch Stadium.

Oddsmakers have listed the Mets (-120) as moneyline favorites against the Cardinals (+100). Oddsmakers have listed the over/under for this matchup at 9 runs.

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Cardinals vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Time: 5:15 PM ET
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Venue: Busch Stadium
  • TV Channel: SNY
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Mets -120
  • Moneyline Underdog: Cardinals +100
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Cardinals’ Pallante (4-5) will make his 11th start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Monday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed seven hits in five innings against the Texas Rangers.
  • He has started 10 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
  • Pallante has six starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • In 19 appearances this season, he has finished eight without allowing an earned run.

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Cardinals Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cardinals have hit 116 homers this season, which ranks 20th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 292 extra-base hits, St. Louis ranks 19th in MLB with a .387 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Cardinals rank 13th in MLB with a .245 team batting average.
  • St. Louis has scored the 21st-most runs in the majors this season with 468 (4.2 per game).
  • The Cardinals have the 19th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.309).
  • The Cardinals rank 13th in strikeouts per game (8.3) among MLB offenses.
  • St. Louis pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.09 ERA this year, which ranks 18th in MLB.
  • St. Louis strikes out 8.1 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 24th in MLB.
  • Cardinals pitchers have a 1.270 WHIP this season, 17th in the majors.

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