The New York Mets – a team that less than a month ago was getting swept by the lowly Atlanta Braves – are one game away from sweeping the Chicago Cubs Sunday. The Mets – who have now won seven-straight against the Cubbies – have outscored their opponents 18-8 through the first three games in the series.
- The Mets have scored the second-fewest runs against lefties in the MLB this season.
- The UNDER is 10-5 in the Mets’ past 15 games.
- The Cubs are just 4-9 in their past 13 games.
Jon Lester has been pitching lights out for the Cubs, as the veteran has given up just eight runs in his past 51 innings of work. Lester has specifically excelled when pitching on the road this season, with the lefty posting a stellar 1.73 ERA away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.
Will the bone spur in Noah Syndergaard’s elbow affect the pitcher? That’s the question all Mets fans are asking themselves ahead of his start Sunday. Thor is coming off his worst two-game stretch of the season, as the hurler gave up 15 hits and eight runs across just nine innings of work.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the New York Mets as 100 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 6.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cubs to win this game 5.4-3.4. 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 sport a record of 43-37 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Cubs sit at 51-29 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Chicago injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 21 (New York Mets) and the No. 6 (Chicago Cubs) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the New York Mets and its No. 28-rated batting order, averaging 3.67 runs per nine innings, against the No. 2 line up of the Chicago Cubs at 5.25 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 2-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Cubs own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago suffered a 4-3 loss against New York on Saturday, as J Arrieta wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Citi Field.
- Chi Cubs is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
- Chi Cubs is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 9 games
- Chi Cubs is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- NY Mets is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Mets's last 15 games
- NY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- NY Mets is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago home to Cincinnati, Monday, July 4th
New York home to Miami, Monday, July 4th
