The New York Mets (21-11) are set to battle the St. Louis Cardinals (14-18) in a three-game series at Busch Stadium starting May 2, 2025. Both teams come off losses, with the Cardinals falling to the Reds 9-1 and the Mets succumbing to the Diamondbacks 4-2. Clay Holmes (3-1, 2.64 ERA) takes the mound for New York against St. Louis' Sonny Gray (3-0, 3.60 ERA), following strong individual performances in their last outings.

With the Mets favored at -120 on the moneyline, they also have covered the run line in 7 of their last 8 matchups against the Cardinals. Recent trends suggest the under has been a strong play in Mets' road games this season, with 9 of their last 16 games hitting the under. Players to watch include Juan Soto, who made a significant impact in his last game, hitting two home runs to boost his batting average. With both teams eager to bounce back, this matchup promises to be competitive.