New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions
On Sunday, the MLB will feature a 14-game schedule culminating in a Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs. Luis Severino will be taking
Game outlook
On Sunday, the MLB will feature a 14-game schedule culminating in a Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs. Luis Severino will be taking the mound for the Mets, with Javier Assad starting for the Cubs. The game is set to take place at 7:10 ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. Currently, Chicago is the betting favorite, with the opening line at -114 and the current line at Chicago -109.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets -103 | Cubs -109
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-205) | Cubs -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 52%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets have been performing well, winning 8 out of their last 10 games and moving up in the Wild Card race. They are currently 1.5 games out of a playoff spot with a record of 36-39. Despite their recent success, oddsmakers are still skeptical of their chances, pricing them at +280 to make the playoffs and -350 to miss. In their recent game, they lost 8-1 with Tylor Megill taking the loss. Offensively, their lone run came from a solo home run by Francisco Alvarez. Luis Severino will start the next game for the Mets, with a 4-2 record and 3.52 ERA this season. However, he is coming off a rough outing where he gave up six earned runs. The Mets are ranked 8th in offense, 22nd in defense, and have a power ranking of 4.