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In the final game of a three-game set at Citi Field, the Chicago Cubs (60-82) take on the New York Mets (89-54), Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET. The starting pitchers are David Peterson (7-4) for the Mets, and Drew Smyly (6-7) for the Cubs.
With the Cubs (+163) visiting, the Mets (-195) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The game’s over/under is 7.5.
Mets vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-195)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -108)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Queens, New York
- Stadium: Citi Field
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | 10 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Brett Baty | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 15 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Stephen Nogosek | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Drew Smith | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Max Scherzer | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Tylor Megill | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Sean Reid-Foley | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| John Curtiss | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Joey Lucchesi | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Willson Contreras | 10 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Keegan Thompson | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Justin Steele | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Steven Brault | 15 Day Injury List | Shouder |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Jason Heyward | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Kyle Hendricks | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Alec Mills | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Mets and Cubs
The Cubs beat the Mets 4-1 yesterday, with Adrian Sampson getting the win (6.00 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 K) and Ian Happ leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI). Jacob deGrom (6.00 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 10 K) took the loss for the Mets.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have been favorites in 107 games this season and won 71 (66.4%) of those contests. New York has a record of 19-10, a 65.5% win rate, when favored by -195 or more by oddsmakers this season. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 66.1% chance of a victory for the Mets. Games involving New York have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 73 of 143 chances this season. The Mets are 77-66-0 against the spread in their 143 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 142 | .268 (48) | .345 (41) | .505 (13) | 5.6% (10) | 19.3% (71) | 9.2% (59) |
| Francisco Lindor | 142 | .268 (48) | .345 (41) | .446 (54) | 3.7% (48) | 18.6% (62) | 9.3% (57) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 134 | .264 (57) | .355 (28) | .422 (73) | 2.3% (101) | 17.3% (48) | 10.1% (41) |
| Jeff McNeil | 129 | .323 (2) | .373 (13) | .450 (49) | 1.4% (124) | 11.2% (6) | 6.3% (107) |
| Mark Canha | 122 | .270 (45) | .369 (17) | .415 (78) | 2.6% (89) | 17.2% (46) | 9.7% (50) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been underdogs in 99 games this season and have come away with the win 42 times (42.4%) in those contests. Chicago has a win-loss record of 7-17 when favored by +163 or worse by sportsbooks this year. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 38% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 58 of their 142 opportunities. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 72-70-0 in 142 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 138 | .272 (41) | .346 (39) | .457 (40) | 3.0% (76) | 23.8% (107) | 9.2% (59) |
| Nico Hoerner | 125 | .291 (20) | .338 (54) | .421 (75) | 1.9% (115) | 10.7% (4) | 5.5% (123) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 120 | .212 (133) | .305 (113) | .429 (66) | 4.6% (26) | 33.6% (139) | 10.6% (31) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 102 | .263 (-) | .333 (-) | .434 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 24.8% (-) | 9.0% (-) |
| Rafael Ortega | 118 | .241 (-) | .331 (-) | .358 (-) | 1.9% (-) | 20.1% (-) | 11.9% (-) |
Mets vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Mets to emerge victorious (-195 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (7.5 runs).