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2022 MLB Handicapping
(55-34-0) New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs (34-54-0)
Date: Friday, July 15th
Time: 02:20 ETPM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago
Projected Pitchers: Taijuan Walker vs. Marcus Stroman
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets -135 Cubs 113
MLB run line Betting Odds: Mets +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
New York Mets
Heading into the game, the New York Mets have an overall record of 55-34-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 27-19. In the NL East division, New York currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 48-41-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 73.0% of their games. The Mets’ over-under record is 45-37-7.
For New York, Taijuan Walker gets the start with an overall record of 7-2. This includes a strong ERA of 2.63. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.68 innings per outing, as well as 7.14 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.42 per 9. In total, Walker has given up 4 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Mets have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.57.
During the season, the New York Mets have performed well on offense, averaging 4.73 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 74.0. The Mets come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.254. New York combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.241. Placing them 21st. In terms of stolen bases, the Mets are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
New York has been strong on defense, ranking 5th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.8 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Chicago Cubs have an overall record of 34-54-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 17-29. In the NL Central division, Chicago currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 43-45-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 34.0% of their games. The Cubss’ over-under record is 41-42-5.
For Chicago, Marcus Stroman gets the start with an overall record of 2-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.91. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.11 innings per outing. as well as 8.42 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.28 per 9. In total, Stroman has given up 8 home runs.
So far, the Cubs bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.46.
So far, the Chicago Cubs have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.31 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -77.0. On offense, the Cubs have a team batting average of 0.245, placing them 13th in the league. Chicago’s batting average on balls in play of 0.264 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Cubs have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 6th in the MLB in steals.
Chicago has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.64 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.86 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter..
- Mets are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
- Cubs are 17-38 in their last 55 home games.
- Cubs are 8-18 in their last 26 vs. National League East.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the New York Mets. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Taijuan Walker he has a better WHIP of 1.1 compared to Marcus Stroman at 1.19. Walker will be facing a Cubs offense with a team batting average of 0.245 (13th). Stroman has a tough matchup against a Mets offense ranked 5th in batting average.
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