Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets in MLB Betting Odds

The New York Mets battle the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at Citi Field.

will take the mound for the New York Mets, and he'll carry a 17-8 record into the contest. gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs; he's 8-7 so far this season.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 0.2- victory for the Mets. 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 97-74 record to the battle against the 101-70 Cubs. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Chicago injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the New York Mets rated this week at No. 14 and the Chicago Cubs sitting at No. 2.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Mets No. 16-ranked scoring average of 4.25 runs per game, against a Chicago Cubs offense rated No. 17 and scoring 4.22 runs per game. The Mets have averaged 8.31 hits per game to date this season, more than the Cubs hitters have managed (8.16 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 4-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 5 mark in runs allowed.