Mets vs. Cardinals: MLB Same Game Parlay Picks (Friday)

While both teams are relatively out of it, anytime the Yankees and Red Sox meet up its a fun one for the fans. We also have a few MLB series between playoff hopefuls beginning today, including the most interesting one to me, a matchup between the Mariners and Astros.

Let’s dive into the SGP market and find our favorite bets of the day.

Thursday's MLB Best Same Game Parlay Bets: Mets vs. Cardinals

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals

Leg 1: Mets ML (+110)
Leg 2: Over 5.5 Runs (+155)
Leg 3: Pete Alonso 2+ Total Bases (+145)

The Mets have been fairly awful since the trade deadline for a number of reasons, but their offense has not been the biggest issue. Their 97 wRC+ isn’t anything to be excited about, but it is far from the worst in the league. One thing they do still do well is hit the long ball. Zack Thompson had some control issues in the Minors as a starter this season. But he’s been good out of the bullpen with the big club, but he is certainly not a pitcher striking fear in opposing offenses. The Mets should be able to have a big day at the dish today.

Joey Lucchesi has to take down the Cardinals’ offense, which is still really strong on paper versus lefties. Lucchesi has struggled at the MLB level this season. Still, he is a veteran arm who just needs to keep the Mets’ offense in this one, and that’s a task I think he can handle.

I do not understand how or why Pete Alonso has longer odds than Brandon Nimmo and countless other Mets in this one. Alonso is probably not getting you multiple hits, but he is likely to hit one for extra bases. The Mets need him to play well for them to score, so give me Alonso as part of this SGP.

Parlay Odds: +425