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2023 MLB Handicapping – New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
(25-24) New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs (21-26)
Date: Thursday, May 25th
Time: 7:40 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Carlos Carrasco vs. Jameson Taillon
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets -105 | Cubs -113 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Mets -1.5 | Cubs +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7
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New York Mets
So far this season, the Mets have an above record of 25-24 placing them 2nd in the NL East. On the road, the team is 13-15 while going 12-9 at home.
New York’s record against the runline currently stands at 17-32 on an average run differential of -0.4. Their over/under is currently 23-25 with an average of 8.9 combined runs per contest.
Mets
On offense, the Mets come into the game with a batting average of .242 and an OBP of .713 placing them 18th and 17th, respectively. Currently, New York is 16th in home runs and 20th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Mets are at .390 (19th) and 21st in isolated power.
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Chicago Cubs
The Cubs are heading into their 48th game of the season, Chicago is 3rd in the NL Central on a record of 21-26. On the road, the team is 9-15 while going 12-11 at home.
Chicago’s record against the runline currently stands at 26-21 on an average run differential of 0.6. Their over/under is currently 25-21 with an average of 9.1 combined runs per contest.
Cubs
So far on offense, the Mets are averaging 4.3 runs per game (21st). Currently, their combined batting average is 20th in the MLB at .242 to go along with an OPS of .713, placing them 17th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 3rd having struck out a total of 3rd times and have generated 172 walks.
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New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Mets will turn to Carlos Carrasco as their starter for today’s game. Through four appearances, he has an ERA of 8.68 and record of 0-2. So far, his batting average allowed is .260 to go along with an OBP allowed of .372.
Carrasco’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 11/10. In terms of home runs, he has given up four, and has a SLG allowed of .466.
The Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon as their starter for today’s game. Through seven appearances, he has an ERA of 8.1 and record of 0-3. So far, his batting average allowed is .316 to go along with an OBP allowed of .370.
Taillon’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 27/10. In terms of home runs, he has given up five, and has a SLG allowed of .526.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Mets head into the game having gone 3-7 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Mets they are 1-9 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cubs are 2-8 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cubs have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Mets are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cubs have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
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New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Despite coming into today’s matchup as the underdog, I am targeting the Cubs on the moneyline. Given their recent success against the Mets, I like the payout in taking them straight-up.
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MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day
Series win!
Hoerner: HR, 2 R
Swanson, Suzuki: 2B, RBI
Stroman: 8 IP, 2 ER pic.twitter.com/BbL8avo2oB— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 25, 2023
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