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A series opener between the New York Mets (89-52) and Chicago Cubs (58-82) is scheduled for Monday at 7:10 PM ET, at Citi Field. Chris Bassitt (13-7) is the starter for the Mets, and Javier Assad (0-1) for the Cubs.
The Cubs are a big underdog (+244) on the road at the Mets (-293). The total for the Mets-Cubs game is 8.
Mets vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-293)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Monday, September 12, 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 |
| Trevor May | 10 Day Injury List | Undisclosed |
| Luis Guillorme | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Brett Baty | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| 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 Mets won their most recent contest versus the Marlins by a 9-3 score yesterday, with Taijuan Walker picking up the win pitching going seven innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out 10. Tomas Nido went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Cubs lost to the Giants 4-2. Hayden Wesneski was the losing pitcher after he went three innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits while striking out three. Zach McKinstry led the Cubs’ offense, going 4-for-5 with a double and a triple.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have entered the game as favorites 105 times this season and won 71, or 67.6%, of those games. New York has a record of 7-4, a 63.6% win rate, when favored by -293 or more by oddsmakers this season. The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 74.6% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 73 of their 141 games with a total this season. The Mets are 77-64-0 ATS in their 141 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 140 | .268 (48) | .344 (41) | .502 (14) | 5.5% (12) | 19.6% (71) | 9.2% (59) |
| Francisco Lindor | 140 | .268 (48) | .344 (41) | .443 (55) | 3.6% (52) | 18.4% (58) | 9.1% (60) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 132 | .268 (48) | .357 (24) | .428 (65) | 2.4% (92) | 17.0% (45) | 9.9% (44) |
| Jeff McNeil | 127 | .322 (3) | .371 (13) | .452 (45) | 1.4% (122) | 11.4% (6) | 6.2% (112) |
| Mark Canha | 120 | .272 (42) | .371 (13) | .420 (74) | 2.6% (88) | 17.0% (45) | 9.6% (51) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have come away with 40 wins in the 97 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Chicago this season with a +244 moneyline set for this game. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 29.1% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup. Chicago and their opponents have gone over in 58 of their 140 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 70-70-0 in 140 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 125 | .291 (19) | .338 (54) | .421 (72) | 1.9% (114) | 10.7% (4) | 5.5% (122) |
| Ian Happ | 136 | .272 (42) | .344 (41) | .453 (43) | 2.9% (79) | 23.7% (103) | 9.0% (63) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 118 | .215 (130) | .309 (109) | .436 (63) | 4.7% (23) | 33.5% (138) | 10.8% (29) |
| Seiya Suzuki | 100 | .260 (-) | .332 (-) | .435 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 24.5% (-) | 9.2% (-) |
| Christopher Morel | 94 | .249 (-) | .316 (-) | .441 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 31.6% (-) | 8.2% (-) |
Mets vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Mets vs. Cubs is the Mets (-293 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we recommend betting on the over on 8 runs.