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MLB Sunday Night Baseball: New York Mets to take on Chicago Cubs, Mets favored in matchup

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 vs Chicago Stats

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.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

Despite high expectations entering the season, the Chicago Cubs have played underwhelming baseball so far, sitting at 37-40 and 7.5 games behind the division-leading Brewers. They are now priced at +850 to win the division and +280 to make the playoffs. The Cubs recently secured an 8-1 victory, with Jameson Taillon impressing with 10 strikeouts over 7.0 innings. Javier Assad has been a bright spot for the Cubs, with a 4-2 record and a 2.75 ERA. The team currently has a power ranking of 19 and ranks #19 in offense and #20 in defense. In their last three matchups, Chicago went 1-2 against New York.

Mets Favored for Sunday Night Baseball Matchup Due to Strong Recent Performance

The upcoming Sunday Night Baseball matchup between the Mets and their opponent presents an exciting showdown between two teams vying for a spot in the playoffs. At a favorable price of -105, the Mets appear to be the stronger choice due to their recent streak of winning eight out of their last ten games. With an impressive batting average of .276 and OPS of .808 over the past 15 days, the Mets' offense is in excellent form. Furthermore, the Mets hold a significant advantage in terms of bullpen performance, ranking 11th in ERA and 15th in WHIP compared to their opponent's 23rd ranking in both categories. Considering these factors, the Mets are the more favorable and stable choice for Sunday night's game.

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