Mets vs. Cardinals Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the New York Mets in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, starting at 8:15PM ET.

The Cardinals will send Zack Thompson (2-4, 3.96 ERA) to the mound, while the Mets will counter with Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 4.43 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Mets vs. Cardinals, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Mets vs. Cardinals

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Mets-Cardinals MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cardinals a 59% chance of getting the W against the Mets.

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Mets vs. Cardinals Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 (+140), Mets +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Cardinals -142, Mets +130
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-106)

The Cardinals are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Mets, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Mets (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at -142, which means you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mets at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -106.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Mets (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Mets vs. Cardinals

• Run Line: Cardinals -1.5 @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ -142 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ +100 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Mets are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Cardinals -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Mets vs. Cardinals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cardinals are more likely to defeat the Mets in the MLB game on Friday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Cardinals given a 59% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Mets-Cardinals game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Mets vs. Cardinals on Friday August 18, 2023.

Mets vs. Cardinals 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Cardinals and Mets at Busch Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: Busch Stadium

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