Cubs vs Mets Prediction: NL Showdown Preview
It’s a beautiful night for baseball in New York, with the temperature sitting at 73 degrees under scattered clouds. The first pitch is set for 7:10 at Citi Field, where the Mets will host the Cubs in this NL matchup. SNY will have the TV coverage for this one.
Shota Imanaga will get the start for the Cubs, while José Buttó will take the mound for the Mets. The Cubs come into this one with a record of 18-12, while the Mets are 15-14. The Cubs are currently favored to win this one, with a money line of -120 compared to the Mets at +100. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -117.
Betting Preview
In the most recent game of this series, New York clinched a 4-2 win over the Cubs. The Mets had a decisive 6th inning, scoring three of their four runs, reflecting the pre-game MLB odds where they were favored at -126. As for the Cubs, they rallied late, managing to score their only two runs in the 9th inning.
Sean Manaea got the start for the Mets, going five innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with three strikeouts but issued four walks. Javier Assad only went five innings for the Cubs, giving up one run on five hits.
DJ Stewart hit the game’s only home run while going 1/3 with three RBIs. Mike Tauchman also had a two-hit game for the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs
Shota Imanaga has been strong in his first three starts of the season for the Cubs, and he’ll be looking to keep things rolling against the Mets. In his last outing, he picked up a win vs. the Red Sox, going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 7. He has yet to give up more than 2 earned runs in a start this season.
The Chicago Cubs have showcased strong offensive MLB team stats at home this season, averaging 5.8 runs per game at Wrigley Field, the best mark in the league. They’ve hit a total of 30 home runs, ranking 10th in the majors, while their overall batting average stands at .238, placing them 13th.
The Cubs’ top hitters this season have been Michael Busch and Cody Bellinger, who have both hit 6 home runs and driven in 17 runs. Cody Bellinger is currently on an 8-game hitting streak, and Mike Tauchman has been hot at the plate, hitting .414 over his last 9 games.
New York Mets
José Buttó is getting the start for the Mets at home against the Cubs. He is still looking for his first win of the season, as he has a no-decision in each of his first three starts. Buttó has been solid in each of his outings, as he has struck out 19 batters in 16 innings of work. However, he has given up four earned runs in each of his last two starts.
The New York Mets have been a below-average offensive team this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game, which ranks 17th in the league. However, they have been much better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Their home runs total of 32 is 8th in the league, and their batting average of .239 is 12th.
The Mets, notable for their position in the MLB standings, strike out just 7 times per game, ranking them 3rd best in the league. Starling Marte, one of the Mets’ top hitters this season, boasts a .288 batting average with 4 home runs and 12 RBI.
Pete Alonso leads the team with 8 home runs and 15 RBI, despite a batting average of only .234. Francisco Lindor has added 5 home runs and 11 RBI, although his average sits at .197. Brandon Nimmo has emerged as a bright spot, hitting .208 with 3 home runs and a team-leading 18 RBI. Meanwhile, Jeff McNeil is currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
Betting Picks
- OU Over 7.5 -105
- ML: Cubs -120
- ATS: Mets +1.5
Cubs vs Mets Odds
- ML: CHC -120 | NYM +100
- RUN LINE: CHC -1.5 | NYM +1.5
- TOTAL: 7.5
Cubs vs Mets Game Information
- Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets
- Citi Field, New York
- Need Written Date 7:10 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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