Alec Burleson -- Betting Insights

Alec Burleson of the St. Louis Cardinals faces New York Mets starter Freddy Peralta on April 1, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. ET. Burleson is coming off a hitless performance (0-for-2) in his last game but maintained strong 2025 season statistics: .290 batting average, 69 RBIs, and 18 home runs across 138 games. His prop bets for this matchup are set at 0.5 hits (Over -200) and 0.5 runs (Over +165).

Historically, Burleson has performed well against Peralta. Over his career, he is 4-for-18 with two doubles against the righty, and last season specifically went 2-for-3 with a double. In 2025, Burleson recorded hits in 67.4% of his 138 games and scored runs in 32.6% of contests. He struck out in 64 of 138 games (46.4%), with multiple strikeouts in 13 games (9.4%).

Peralta (1-0) makes his second start of the season for the Mets. In his last outing against Pittsburgh, he tossed five innings and allowed four earned runs on six hits. Among qualifying pitchers, Peralta's season statistics show a 7.20 ERA (84th), 1.200 WHIP (60th), and 12.6 K/9 (17th). The broadcast will be available on Cardinals.TV and SNY.

Alec Burleson, 27, plays first base for the St. Louis Cardinals. He attended East Carolina University and was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 25, 1998. The content provides comprehensive prop betting odds and projections for the 2026 MLB season. In his most recent game on March 26, 2026, Burleson recorded 3 hits, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored in a 9-7 Cardinals victory over Tampa Bay, going 3-for-4 at the plate. His 2026 season projections average 3.0 hits per game, 1.0 home run per game, 2.0 RBIs per game, and 2.0 runs scored per game. Historically, Burleson has demonstrated improving performance, with a .290 batting average, .345 on-base percentage, and .459 slugging percentage in 2025 across 139 games with 18 home runs and 69 RBIs. His career progression shows growth from a .244 average in 2023 to stronger offensive production in subsequent seasons, establishing him as a key offensive contributor for the Cardinals.

BettingPros published player props odds for MLB player Alec Burleson dated April 12, 2026. The page serves as a comprehensive betting resource aggregating odds lines for individual player performance bets. The platform provides access to multiple analytical tools including a Prop Bet Cheat Sheet and picks for both spread and totals wagering. While specific odds values and prop bet details are not detailed in the provided content, the page structure indicates BettingPros offers comparative odds data to assist bettors in identifying value across different sportsbooks for Burleson's performance metrics on that date.