Chicago vs New York Mets Predictions August 8, 2023: J. Taillon vs C. Carrasco
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets will face off Tuesday night in game two of their three-game series at 7:10 PM EST. The Cubs are in the hunt for both the NL Central
Game outlook
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets will face off Tuesday night in game two of their three-game series at 7:10 PM EST. The Cubs are in the hunt for both the NL Central Division title and a playoff spot while the Mets have shifted their focus to rebuilding for the future. Jameson Taillon (ERA: 5.27) will take the mound for the Cubs, while Carlos Carrasco (ERA: 6.6) will start for the Mets. Chicago is the betting favorite, opening at -137, with the current line at -136.
Game Info
When: Tuesday, 8/8/2023 @ 7:10pm EST
Where: Citi Field Stadium Cubs vs Mets Betting Odds Moneyline: Cubs -136 | Mets +119
Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+115) | Mets +1.5 (-135)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 58%.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have surged into contention for the NL Central Division title after a strong second half of the season. Decisions not to trade veterans such as Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger appear to have been good ones. The Cubs fell to the Mets on Monday night after the game was halted by rain. James Taillon is on the mound for the Cubs on Tuesday night. Ranked #5 in team offense and #16 in defense with a 58-54 record this season, and a power ranking of 1, the Cubs are looking to continue their hot second-half run.
New York Mets Analysis
The Mets experienced a six game losing streak recently, with their rivals, the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Royals. Monday night they managed to take the lead with solid play from Kodai Senga and two home runs from Pete Alonso, before rain interrupted and the team's bullpen stepped up to help. On Tuesday, veteran righty Carlos Carrasco will take the mound against the Cubs, with a 3-6 record in 16 starts and an ERA of 6.60. He has a K/9 rate of 6.1 and a WHIP of 1.64, and is 1-3 in his last five starts with an ERA of 8.10. The Mets have a ranking of 27, and #20 in offense (averaging 4.32 points per game) and #17 in defense (allowing 4.64 points per game). They have a 50-61 record, while the Cubs went 2-1 in their last 3 matchups against New York. Out of the lineup is IF Luis Guillorme. The Mets had a recent six game losing streak and managed to gain the lead on Monday, eventually ending the streak Veteran righty Carlos Carrasco will take the mound on Tuesday with a 3-6 record, K/9 rate of 6.1, WHIP of 1.64, and 1-3 record in last five starts Mets' power ranking is 27, #20 in offense (4.32 points per game), #17 in defense (4.64 points per game) and 50-61 overall record Cubs went 2-1 in last 3 matchups against Mets, with IF Luis Guillorme out of lineup for the Mets