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Mets Favored to Dominate Cubs in Clash of Division Leaders on Saturday Night

In this Cubs at Mets prediction, the Cubs face off against the Mets in a clash of division leaders on Saturday night in Queens. The Mets lead the NL East, while the Cubs are on top in the NL Central. The Cubs have not yet announced a starter due to a recent injury, while the Mets will start Tylor Megill. The game is set for 7:10 PM EST. Betting odds favor the Mets at -147.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +131 | Mets -147
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-156) | Mets -1.5 (+136)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 60%.

Chicago vs New York Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have had a strong start to the season despite injuries to their starting rotation, with pitcher Justin Steele out for the season and ace Shota Imanaga dealing with an injury. The team is currently in first place in the NL Central but has lost their last two games. They have yet to announce a starter for Saturday's game against the Mets, with prospects Cade Horton and Chris Flexan as potential candidates. In terms of power rankings, the Cubs are ranked 8 overall, excelling in offense but falling slightly in defense. Key injuries include Ryan Brasier, Eli Morgan, Shota Imanaga, and Brandon Birdsell.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets have started the 2025 season strong, currently leading the NL East Division just ahead of the Phillies. Juan Soto had a standout performance in their recent win over the Diamondbacks, with pitcher Kodai Senga also impressing. The Mets will face the Cubs this weekend, with Tylor Megill set to start on Saturday. Megill has a 3-2 record this season and will look to bounce back from his last start. Despite some key injuries, the Mets have been performing well on both offense and defense, with a power ranking of 5 and a record of 25-14. The Cubs have had recent success against the Mets, winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

New York Mets in Prime Position to Dominate Chicago Cubs on Saturday

The New York Mets are poised to have the advantage on Saturday as they face the possibility of either an inexperienced rookie in Horton or a bullpen game led by veteran Flexan for the Chicago Cubs. Mets starting pitcher Megill, while not known for pitching deep into games, has demonstrated effective control over opposition hitters, allowing only 27 hits in 36 innings pitched and striking out 45 batters. Additionally, Megill has displayed proficiency in minimizing home runs, conceding just two so far this season. With the Mets offense expected to excel against the Cubs bullpen on Saturday, it is recommended to favor the Mets in terms of the money line for the upcoming game.

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