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The Chicago Cubs (21-26) and New York Mets (25-24) will meet on Wednesday at Wrigley Field, starting at 7:40 PM ET. Marcus Stroman (3-4) will start for the Cubs, and Kodai Senga (4-2) for the Mets.
The moneyline odds for the game between the Cubs (-118) and Mets (-101) suggest a close contest. The game’s over/under is set at 7.
Cubs vs. Mets Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-118)
Total
7 Runs (Over: +102, Under: -123)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Mets
- Game Day: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 10-Day Injured List | Leg |
| Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Right Forearm |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Adrian Sampson | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tomás Nido | 10-Day Injured List | Eye |
| Jimmy Yacabonis | 15-Day Injured List | Quadricep |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Tim Locastro | 60-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Omar Narváez | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Elieser Hernandez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Stephen Ridings | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Mets
These clubs meet again after the Cubs took down the Mets 7-2 yesterday. Drew Smyly picked up the win for the Cubs (5.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 5 K), and Matt Mervis led the way offensively (2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI). Tylor Megill (3.2 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Mets.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won nine, or 47.4%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has a record of 9-5, a 64.3% win rate, when favored by -118 or more by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs have a 54.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 22 of 41 chances this season. The Cubs are 22-19-0 ATS in their 41 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 39 | .296 (23) | .341 (66) | .391 (113) | 1.1% (149) | 9.9% (7) | 5.5% (145) |
| Dansby Swanson | 46 | .265 (70) | .370 (28) | .403 (99) | 1.9% (128) | 22.3% (98) | 13.7% (21) |
| Ian Happ | 46 | .283 (40) | .407 (6) | .434 (76) | 2% (125) | 24% (111) | 17.2% (4) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 42 | .220 (143) | .313 (119) | .532 (17) | 7.5% (5) | 39.4% (167) | 11.3% (51) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 34 | .283 (40) | .370 (28) | .496 (36) | 4.1% (46) | 25.3% (117) | 11.6% (45) |
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been chosen as underdogs in nine games this year and have walked away with the win four times (44.4%) in those games. This year, New York has won one of six games when listed as at least -101 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Mets have a 50.2% chance of walking away with the win. New York and their opponents have gone over in 19 of their 42 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Mets have an against the spread record of 12-30-0 in 42 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 49 | .230 (127) | .325 (98) | .541 (12) | 8.6% (1) | 21.5% (86) | 11.5% (46) |
| Francisco Lindor | 49 | .232 (122) | .310 (124) | .421 (81) | 3.3% (73) | 23% (104) | 8% (103) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 48 | .301 (17) | .381 (20) | .430 (79) | 1.9% (128) | 18.6% (59) | 10.2% (71) |
| Jeff McNeil | 49 | .287 (31) | .367 (32) | .368 (129) | 1% (153) | 10.1% (8) | 9% (88) |
| Mark Canha | 41 | .230 (127) | .299 (133) | .367 (130) | 1.9% (128) | 17.2% (45) | 7.6% (112) |
Cubs vs. Mets Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cubs will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-118). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7 runs).