Cubs vs Mets Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 23, 2023

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The Chicago Cubs (20-26) will host the New York Mets (25-23), Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series. On the mound for the Cubs will be Drew Smyly (4-1), opposed by the Mets’ Kodai Senga (4-2).

With moneyline odds of -109 for the Cubs and -109 for the Mets, this could be a close contest. The game’s over/under is set at 8.

Cubs vs. Mets Odds

Run Line

Chicago Cubs (-1.5)

Moneyline

Cubs (-109)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -113)

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When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Mets

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MARQ
  • 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

The Cubs lost 2-1 against the Phillies Tuesday, with Adbert Alzolay taking the loss. He threw one inning, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out one. Christopher Morel went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Cubs offensively.

The Mets beat the Guardians 2-1 Tuesday. Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, and Justin Verlander got the win, throwing eight innings, giving up one earned run on three hits while striking out five.

Betting Trends

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been favorites in 18 games this season and won eight (44.4%) of those contests. This season, Chicago has won nine of its 19 games, or 47.4%, when favored by at least -109 on the moneyline. The Cubs have a 52.2% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 21 of 40 chances this season. In 40 games with a spread this season, the Cubs are 21-19-0 ATS.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner 38 .299 (19) .345 (61) .396 (108) 1.1% (147) 10.2% (9) 5.6% (143)
Dansby Swanson 45 .267 (65) .374 (27) .409 (96) 1.9% (129) 21.8% (88) 14.1% (18)
Ian Happ 45 .288 (31) .407 (5) .442 (74) 2% (127) 23.6% (107) 16.6% (7)
Patrick Wisdom 41 .226 (137) .321 (105) .547 (13) 7.7% (5) 37.8% (166) 11.5% (48)
Seiya Suzuki 33 .285 (-) .369 (-) .480 (-) 3.5% (-) 25.5% (-) 11.3% (-)

Mets Betting Records and Team Stats

The Mets have been underdogs in eight games this season and have come away with the win four times (50%) in those contests. New York has a win-loss record of 4-4 when favored by -109 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The Mets have an implied victory probability of 52.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 18 of their 41 opportunities. In 41 games with a line this season, the Mets have a mark of 12-29-0 against the spread.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Pete Alonso 48 .228 (134) .322 (102) .528 (19) 8.3% (1) 21.5% (83) 11.2% (52)
Francisco Lindor 48 .235 (120) .311 (121) .428 (78) 3.3% (72) 23.4% (105) 7.7% (112)
Brandon Nimmo 47 .291 (26) .374 (27) .418 (82) 1.9% (129) 18.5% (57) 10.4% (69)
Jeff McNeil 48 .289 (29) .369 (30) .370 (128) 1% (150) 9.6% (5) 9.1% (86)
Mark Canha 41 .230 (129) .299 (136) .367 (129) 1.9% (129) 17.2% (43) 7.6% (115)

Cubs vs. Mets Picks and Predictions

Our pick for this matchup is the Cubs to pick up the win (-109 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (8 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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