New York Mets take on the Chicago Cubs with Odds and Betting Pick

The Chicago Cubs get a visit from the New York Mets in MLB baseball betting action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Chicago hands the ball to starter Jake Arrieta in this one and he'll try to improve on his 3-3 mark on the year. New York counters with Noah Syndergaard, who will try to quiet the fans and the Cubs bats at the same time.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.8-3.9 win for the Mets on Tuesday. Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 4.8-3.9 result in favor of the Mets today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Cubs bring a 16-15 record to the battle against the 20-12 Mets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs New York injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 20 (Chicago Cubs) and the No. 11 (New York Mets) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Chicago Cubs No. 17-rated offense, averaging 4.23 runs per game, against a New York Mets defense that ranks No. 2 at 3.09 in runs allowed per game. The Chicago Cubs have averaged 8.48 hits per game so far, more than New York Mets batters have averaged on the year (7.72 hits per game).

Chicago owns the No. 18 defense, allowing 4.23 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with New York's No. 2-rated defense.