Lance Lynn Cardinals at Home vs New York Mets in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The New York Mets will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Cardinals in St. Louis at New Busch Stadium on Sunday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

Steven Matz gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the New York Mets on Sunday; he's 2-1 on the season. The St. Louis Cardinals, meanwhile, will counter with Lance Lynn, who will be looking to improve on his 6-6 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the New York Mets listed as underdogs of 107 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.2-3.7 win for the Cardinals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

42-45 St. Louis battles the Mets, currently with a 39-46 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and St. Louis vs New York injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 8-ranked St. Louis Cardinals and the No. 23-rated New York Mets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up St. Louis Cardinals No. 21 ranked offense (4.55 runs per game) against a New York Mets defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 27 at 5.28 runs allowed per game. The St. Louis Cardinals have been averaging 8.59 hits per game, more than the New York Mets have managed so far this season (8.58 hits on average).

Defensively, New York features the No. 27-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.48 runs per game. St. Louis, meanwhile, comes in at No. 21 at home, scoring 4.37 runs per game.