Cubs vs Mets Odds, Picks, & Predictions Today
The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs are playing a game at Citi Field on Wednesday night. The Mets are 6-6 in September, while the Cubs have a 9-16 record. New Yorkers are on the verge of getting swept at home by a team that's been out of the playoff picture since Memorial Day.
The Mets have lost six times as a betting favorite this month. They were -450 favorites on Tuesday night. Eduardo Escobar has been the Mets' best hitter this season. He has five multi-hit games in his last seven starts and owns a 1.296 OPS in September. Escobber has exceeded 1,5 total bases in seven of his 11 games. He also has fantastic numbers against Chicago starter Drew Smyly. The prop bettors should take him to get to two total base or more against the Cubs.
Eduardo Escobar is over 1.5 total bases for the Cubs vs. Mets.
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Mets moneyline bettors are wary of the Cubs. Smyly has a poor record on the road and a better one at Wrigley Field. Several Mets batters have good lifetime numbers against Smyley. David Peterson is capable of giving the Mets five effective innings. Edwin Diaz could be asked to get up to six outs if the game is close.
The Cubs and Mets are playing a three-game series. The total bettors should lean toward the Over. Chicago has chased two effective starters in Chris Bassitt and deGrom to begin the series, and Peterson is their easiest assignment of the three. New York's bullpen has a 4.32 ERA this month, while Chicago's has 5.17 ERA in September.
Drew Smyly is 6-8 with a 3.57 ERA. He was traded to the Cardinals in September. Smyley was in good form in August, but struggled in the September, when he was hit with seven earned runs. On Friday, he limited the Giants to one unearned run over seven innings.
David Peterson is filling in for Max Scherzer in the Mets rotation. Peterson has allowed nine earned runs over his last 19 2-3 innings.
Cubs vs. Mets is scheduled for today. Weather is expected to be good.
Cubs are 1-7 in their last eight games following a win.
