Cubs Look to Extend Series Lead Against Mets, Imanaga to Start
The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets will continue their four-game NL series on Wednesday evening, with the Cubs currently leading the series 2-1. Shota Imanaga will be the
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets will continue their four-game NL series on Wednesday evening, with the Cubs currently leading the series 2-1. Shota Imanaga will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs, while Jose Butto will be on the mound for the Mets. After the Cubs took the series opener with a 3-1 win, the Mets responded with a 4-2 victory in the second game. Imanaga boasts an impressive ERA of 0.98, while Butto has an ERA of 2.86. Chicago is favored to win the matchup, with the opening line at -115 and the current line at -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cubs -120 | Mets +103
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+149) | Mets +1.5 (-170)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 55%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs will be sending Shota Imanaga to the mound on Wednesday. Imanaga has been in dominant form recently, allowing only one run in his last outing against the Red Sox and maintaining a stellar record overall this season. Chicago is currently near the end of a road trip, having won four of their last five series. Despite dealing with pitching injuries and key players like Cody Bellinger out with injuries, the Cubs offense has been strong, averaging 5.07 runs per game. However, their pitching has struggled, with a 4.12 ERA placing them 18th in the league. Nico Hoerner is still searching for his first home run of the season but has been improving his performance at the plate. The Cubs are ranked 17th in power rankings, with a strong offense but a weaker defense, allowing an average of 4.52 runs per game. Chicago currently holds an 18-11 record this season.