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Former Yankees Pitchers Face Off as Cubs Look to Dominate Struggling Mets in NYC Series

Game time: April 29, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Citi Field — Queens, New York

Article updated Apr 29, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, two teams are set to open a series in New York City, with the Cubs facing the Mets in a four-game set starting on Monday night. The Cubs are coming off a

Game outlook

In this content, two teams are set to open a series in New York City, with the Cubs facing the Mets in a four-game set starting on Monday night. The Cubs are coming off a tough loss to the Red Sox, where they were shut out 17-0, while the Mets are looking to avoid being swept by the Cardinals after losing 7-4 in the previous game. The teams split six games last season, with the Mets winning two of three at home. The starting pitchers for the upcoming game are Jameson Taillon for the Cubs and Luis Severino for the Mets, with New York being the betting favorite. The article was written before both teams' games on Sunday had concluded.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cubs +110 | Mets -127

Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-195) | Mets -1.5 (+166)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs saw their four-game win streak come to an end on Saturday with a tough loss to the Red Sox. Despite this setback, the Cubs entered Sunday with a 17-10 record, sitting in second place in the NL Central, just half a game behind the Brewers. The offense struggled in the previous game, mustering only five hits with Yan Gomes leading the way with two. The Cubs were unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going 0 for 5 in those situations. Ben Brown took the loss in a spot start, giving up three runs on seven hits over 3.2 innings. Jameson Taillon will be on the mound for the Cubs in their upcoming game, boasting a 17-10 record with a 1.69 ERA this season. Taillon has a strong track record against the Mets and has performed well at Citi Field in the past. Overall, Chicago ranks 6th in power rankings, with a strong offense, a mid-tier defense, and a 17-11 record for the season. For more betting options, consider utilizing sportsbook promo codes.

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New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets suffered their second consecutive loss and their fifth in the last six games, falling to the St. Louis Cardinals at home. Despite strong performances from Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso, the Mets struggled with runners in scoring position, finishing just one of seven. Pitcher Adrian Houser took the loss, allowing six runs over 4.1 innings. Luis Severino will take the mound for the Mets in their upcoming game, boasting a 14-13 record with a 2.67 ERA this season. In their last three starts, Severino has a 2.12 ERA. The Mets have a power ranking of 13, ranking 13th in offense and 18th in defense. New York has a record of 14-13 and the Chicago Cubs have won two out of their last three matchups against the Mets.

Former Yankees Pitchers Face Off as Cubs Look to Dominate Struggling Mets

Two former Yankees pitchers will be showcasing their skills in this matchup as members of National League teams. The Mets have displayed inconsistent performance this season, starting with an 14-13 record, followed by a resurgence of 12 wins in 15 games, only to recently experience a slump with five losses in their last six games. Despite missing key players such as Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Cody Bellinger, and Seiya Suzuki, the Chicago Cubs have surpassed expectations with strong performances from their lineup. In contrast, the Mets are currently struggling. Therefore, it is likely that the Cubs will have the upper hand in this game, with Taillon expected to deliver another strong pitching performance and the team's makeshift lineup doing enough to secure the victory.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Cubs vs Mets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cubs vs Mets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Chicago Cubs+117 → +127Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Mets-127 → -145Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Cubs+1.5 (-210) → +1.5 (-173)Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets-1.5 (+175) → -1.5 (+148)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Chicago Cubs
17-10 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Mets
14-13 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-29T10:14:34.892Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Chicago Cubs defeated New York Mets 3-1

Chicago Cubs defeated New York Mets 3-1 on April 29, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Chicago Cubs' strongest period was the 9th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Chicago Cubs +1.5 (-173) spread, Chicago Cubs covered, while the 4 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Chicago Cubs +110Win
  • DpxsportsMoneyline · New York Mets -127Loss
  • 1735203231Total · Over 8 (-110)Loss
  • GeorgewTotal · Over 8 (-110)Loss
  • KrockpicksMoneyline · Chicago Cubs +110Win
  • Steve512Moneyline · New York Mets -126Loss
  • JackCohenMoneyline · New York Mets -126Loss
  • JtphamMoneyline · Chicago Cubs +111Win