The New York Mets host Chicago on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 42-37 mark against the 51-28 Cubs in MLB betting odds action at Citi Field.
Chicago puts its faith in starter Jake Arrieta to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 12-2. Getting the ball for the New York Mets is Bartolo Colon, who owns a 6-4 record on the season with a 2.86 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the New York Mets as 175 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 7 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cubs to win this game 5.6-3.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Mets bring a 42-37 record to the battle against the 51-28 Cubs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Chicago injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the New York Mets at No. 21 and the Chicago Cubs at No. 6 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York Mets No. 28-rated offense, averaging 3.67 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs defense that ranks No. 1 at 3.24 in runs allowed per game. The New York Mets have averaged 7.76 hits per game so far, less than Chicago Cubs batters have averaged on the year (8.61 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Chicago owns the No. 2-rated road mark, allowing 3.49 runs per game on the highway. New York, on the other hand, rates No. 28 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 10-2 to New York on Friday at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at New York, Sunday, July 3rd