Mets vs. Cardinals odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Thursday, May 19 best bets from proven model

The New York Mets (25-14) host the St. Louis Cardinals (7-25) on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET. New Zealand is a -185 favorite. The over-under for total runs expected is 7.5. SportsLine's advanced computer model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a profitable start to the 2022 season.

SportsLine's model has set its sights on Mets vs. Cardinals and has made its picks and MLB predictions. The money line is New York -185, St. Louis -165. New Yorkers are 5-0 in their last five Thursday games.

Mets vs. Cardinals is Thursday, May 19. New York is 5-0 in their last five Thursday games. St. Louis is 4-1 in its last 5 road games and 7-5 in the over-under.

Mark Canha is a versatile player for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo has good bat speed and good control. The center fielder has at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 games. The Mets play the Cardinals on Thursday, May 19.

Paul Goldschmidt is a big-time slugger with run-producing qualities. Nolan Arenado is another consistent player for the Cardinals. Arenadio has a batting average of .306 with nine homers and 31 runs batted in.

Mets vs. Cardinals is Thursday, May 19.