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Mets Look to Secure Series Victory Against Cubs in Sunday Afternoon Matchup

In the final game of a three-game series, the Chicago Cubs (22-17) will face off against the New York Mets (25-14) on Sunday afternoon. The Cubs will start Matt Boyd, while the Mets will counter with Griffin Canning. The Mets, who won the series opener on Friday night, are looking to secure another victory against the Cubs. With Boyd and Canning both having impressive ERAs, it is expected to be a close matchup. The Mets are currently favored to win with a -126 opening line. Stay tuned for the Cubs vs. Mets prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +114 | Mets -126
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-196) | Mets -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 56%.

Chicago vs New York Stats

Chicago Cubs

On Sunday afternoon, Matt Boyd will be taking the mound for the Chicago Cubs against the Mets. Boyd has been performing well, with a 2.75 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP this season. The Cubs are currently in first place in the division, concluding a road trip with a series win against Milwaukee. Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a standout season with nine home runs and 27 RBIs, while Nico Horner is struggling with a .551 OPS this month. Seiya Suzuki and Miguel Amaya are also contributing offensively. The Cubs are averaging 5.8 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 4.01 ERA. Chicago is ranked 1st in offense, 15th in defense, and has a record of 22-17 this season.

New York Mets Analysis

The Mets will have Griffin Canning on the mound to finish the series on Sunday. Canning has been performing exceptionally well, with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP this season. Despite a rocky outing against the Cubs earlier in the season, Canning has been dominant in recent games. The Mets, who are currently 25-14 overall, have been strong offensively and defensively, averaging 4.76 runs per game while giving up only 3.21 runs. The Cubs have had success against the Mets in recent matchups, winning two out of three games.

New York Mets Surge While Chicago Cubs Struggle: Pitching Dominance Key Factor

The Chicago Cubs have faced recent challenges, with four losses in their last five games, while the New York Mets have continued to excel, winning three of their last four games. The Mets have been particularly dominant at home, boasting a 14-3 record at home so far this season as of Saturday night. Cubs' pitcher Matt Boyd has struggled on the road, with an 0-2 record and losses in three of his last five games. On the other hand, Mets' pitcher Griffin Canning has been performing exceptionally well, allowing zero or one run in his last four outings, totaling 21 innings pitched. The Mets have also found success with Canning on the mound, winning each of his last six starts.

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