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A series opener between the New York Mets (55-34) and Chicago Cubs (34-54) is scheduled for Thursday at 8:05 PM ET, at Wrigley Field. Carlos Carrasco (9-4) will start for the Mets, and Keegan Thompson (7-3) for the Cubs.
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Mets are favored to win (-133) over the Cubs (+113). The game has an over/under set at 7.5 runs.
Mets vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-133)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, July 14, 2022
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| James McCann | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jacob deGrom | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Trevor May | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Sean Reid-Foley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Tylor Megill | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Starling Marte | Day-to-day | Groin |
| Jeff McNeil | Paternity List | Personal |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Frank Schwindel | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Mets and Cubs
The Mets won their most recent game against the Braves yesterday by a 7-3 score. Francisco Lindor went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively. Chris Bassitt picked up the win on the strength of six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out six.
The Cubs were handed a 7-1 loss to the Orioles yesterday. Christopher Morel (1-for-3 with a triple) led the way offensively, while Justin Steele got the loss on the mound after going six innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits while striking out three.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Mets have won 42 out of the 62 games, or 67.7%, in which they’ve been favored. New York has a record of 30-14, a 68.2% win rate, when favored by -133 or more by oddsmakers this season. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 57.1% chance to win. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 46 of their 89 games with a total this season. The Mets have an ATS record of 48-41-0 in 89 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 88 | .268 (58) | .344 (51) | .521 (16) | 6.1% (11) | 21.1% (87) | 9.1% (73) |
| Francisco Lindor | 88 | .244 (94) | .317 (100) | .433 (67) | 4.1% (44) | 19.3% (70) | 8.2% (84) |
| Starling Marte | 74 | .291 (27) | .342 (56) | .462 (43) | 2.8% (84) | 17.7% (51) | 5% (142) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 81 | .269 (54) | .355 (37) | .430 (68) | 2.3% (102) | 17.5% (49) | 9.6% (65) |
| Mark Canha | 74 | .273 (47) | .371 (20) | .383 (120) | 2.4% (95) | 19.4% (73) | 10.2% (54) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been underdogs in 61 games this season and have come away with the win 24 times (39.3%) in those contests. Chicago has a mark of 17-28 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +113 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 46.9% chance of pulling out a win. Chicago and their opponents have hit the over in 40 of their 88 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 88 games with a line this season, the Cubs have a mark of 43-45-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 86 | .280 (36) | .373 (19) | .457 (47) | 2.5% (93) | 20.9% (85) | 11.9% (21) |
| Willson Contreras | 75 | .262 (67) | .377 (16) | .473 (38) | 4% (46) | 20.9% (85) | 10.7% (44) |
| Nico Hoerner | 73 | .304 (13) | .338 (63) | .427 (72) | 1.8% (122) | 10.5% (6) | 4% (150) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 84 | .227 (124) | .321 (92) | .453 (52) | 5% (25) | 34.7% (153) | 10.8% (42) |
| Christopher Morel | 51 | .267 (-) | .336 (-) | .490 (-) | 4% (-) | 31.9% (-) | 9.3% (-) |
Mets vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Mets will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-133). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).