MLB Predictions: Will Mets earn series split vs. Cardinals? 7/20/17
Will the Mets earn a series split against the Cardinals when the two teams conclude things today at 12:10PM ET in New York?
The Matchup: Cardinals vs. Mets, 12:10PM ET, Citi Field
Following its 7-3 loss on Wednesday night, St. Louis is 46-48 on the year and 20-24 on the road. Still, the club has won six of its last 10 games. As for New York, the Mets are just 4-6 over their last 10 games. They’re 42-50 on the season and 22-27 at home.
According to oddsmakers, both St. Louis and New York is -105 on the money line, respectively, to win today’s game. As for the total, the number opened at 9 and that’s where it currently sits.
Pitching Matchup: Lance Lynn (STL) vs. Seth Lugo (NYM)
Lynn picked up another win in a 4-0 victory at Pittsburgh last Saturday. The veteran right-hander is now 8-6 on the year and owns a 3.40 ERA. In that performance versus the Pirates, he allowed zero runs on eight hits over 6 1/3 innings of work. He struck out three and didn’t walk a batter.
As for Lugo, he’s 4-2 on the season and owns a 4.50 ERA. He picked up the win in the Mets’ 9-3 victory over the Rockies in his last start. Lugo pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowed three runs on seven hits while striking out five. He also walked two batters in the victory.
Our Prediction
The Mets have won 11 of Lugo’s last 13 starts. They’re also 5-1 in his last six home outings and 5-2 in his last seven starts following a quality start in his last appearance.
As for the Cardinals, they’re 2-5 in Lynn’s last seven road starts. They’re also 1-4 in his last five starts when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game.
Thursday MLB Prediction: New York Mets -105
