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Cubs vs Mets: Chicago Poised for Victory in Second Game of Series

The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets are scheduled to play the second game of their four game series on Tuesday night at Citi Field in Queens, New York. The Cubs are coming off a series loss to the Red Sox, while the Mets dropped two out of three to the Cardinals. Javier Assad will be on the mound for the Cubs, with a 2.00 ERA, while the Mets will counter with Sean Manaea, who has a 3.33 ERA. First pitch is set for 7:10 EST. The Mets are currently the betting favorites.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +121 | Mets -132
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-183) | Mets -1.5 (+158)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

Chicago vs New York Stats

Chicago Cubs

Chicago is currently in a tight race at the top of the NL Central with the Brewers, trailing by just half a game. The Cubs recently lost back to back games to the Red Sox, impacting their standing in the division. Their top power hitter, Michael Busch, leads the team with six home runs and 17 RBIs. The team's middle infielders, Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson, have also been productive at the plate. Ian Happ has had a slow start this season. Pitcher Javier Assad, 26, has a 2-0 record with a 2.00 ERA and 26 strikeouts in his last six starts. Chicago is currently ranked 6th in offense, 22nd in defense, and has a 17-11 record this season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets, despite having the highest payroll in baseball, are currently third in their division behind the Braves and the Phillies. They are looking to turn things around after losing five of their last seven games. Mark Vientos recently hit a two-run home run in the 11th inning to secure a win against St. Louis. Vientos is competing with Brett Baty for playing time at third base, with Baty currently batting .256 with nine RBIs. Pete Alonso leads the team with eight home runs and 14 RBIs while batting .248. Francisco Lindor has five home runs but is struggling with a .202 batting average. Sterling Marte has been consistent with four home runs and a .288 batting average. Left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea has a 1-1 record and a 3.33 ERA with 27 strikeouts in his sixth start of the season. The Mets have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 13th in offensive scoring, 18th in defense, with an overall record of 14-13. The Mets will face the Cubs, who have recently won two out of three meetings against them.

Chicago Cubs Poised for Victory with Strong Performance on the Mound

The Chicago Cubs have performed exceptionally well this season with the second best record against the run line, covering in 67.9% of their games. The team is poised to secure a victory in their upcoming game. Assad has displayed impressive performance on the mound for the Cubs, boasting a 2.00 ERA with 26 strikeouts and only nine walks. Despite recent losses to the Red Sox, the Cubs had previously won four consecutive games and maintain a strong position in the NL Central. Their offense ranks 7th in the majors in runs scored and 13th in batting average, while the Mets lag behind at 16th in runs scored and 17th in batting average. The Cubs have demonstrated their consistency throughout the season, making them a favorable choice over the Mets who have suffered five defeats in their last seven games. It is recommended to bet on Chicago on the moneyline.

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