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New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at New Busch Stadium.

The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Jason Vargas in this game. Vargas has a 1-0 record and a 14.22 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Cardinals will be Adam Wainwright. The right hander has a 3.94 ERA to go along with a 1-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers opened the Cardinals as -145-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total opened at 9.5.

Last time out for St. Louis, they were a 6-3 winner as they battled the Brewers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cardinals at 115 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Phillies at -115 were rewarded, while the 5 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York:
Team record: 10-8 SU
NY Mets is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 5 games
NY Mets is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road

St. Louis:
Team record: 10-8 SU
St. Louis is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games

Next up:
New York at St. Louis Saturday, April 20