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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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