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Mets vs. Cardinals prediction: Mets favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [3/30/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals predictions for MLB Monday.
MLB action continues on Monday at 7:45 PM ET as the New York Mets square off with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
The Cardinals will send Kyle Leahy (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Mets have opted for Clay Holmes (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' upgraded MLB model projects the Mets as the most likely winner of the Mets vs. Cardinals game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Mets vs. Cardinals prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Cardinals, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Mets a 57% chance of beating the Cardinals.
According to our model, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of nine runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Mets vs. Cardinals odds [3/30/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mets | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+112) | +1.5 (-130) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +129 |
| Total | o9 (+100) | u9 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mets vs. Cardinals picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cardinals +1.5 | -130 |
| Moneyline | Cardinals | +129 |
| Total | Over 9 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mets vs. Cardinals game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Cardinals and Mets at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:45 PM ET.
- Who: New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
- Time: 7:45 PM ET/4:45PM PT
- Venue: Busch Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Mets, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Cardinals on Monday.
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