Cubs vs. Mets MLB Picks, Predictions: Can New York Avoid a Sweep at Home?

The New York Mets have lost back-to-back games to the Chicago Cubs. The Mets' NL East lead has been cut to half a game. Chicago has won three of its last five games and is now at 60-82 on the season.

The Mets are getting 94% of the cash and 91% from the tickets. The total opened at 7.5 and is now between 7 and 8 across the board.

Drew Smyly (6-8, 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) and David Peterson (7-4,3.47 ERA) are going to meet. Smyley has been inconsistent recently, but he has a good chance to win. Peterson has pitched well for the Mets, who are 12-6 in his appearances and 8-1 at home.

Cubs are going to beat the Mets. New York is 28-20 against left-handers and 51-27 against losing teams in 2022. Chicago is 15-24 against right-handed starters and 32-46 against winning teams. The Mets are 8-1 during Peterson’s nine starts at Citi Field.

Smyly has largely pitched to the Under in 2022. The Under is 14-5 over Smyly’s 19 starts (8-4 on the road), including 6-1 across his last seven outings. Peterson's record on total is more evenly split.

Cubs are playing the Mets. Escobar is 7-for-12 against Smyly during his career with four home runs. He's slugging .486 against lefties and .401 when facing righties.

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Cubs vs. Mets is on 9/14/2022 at 11:38 a.m. ET.