MLB Odds: Cubs vs. Mets prediction, odds, pick
Drew Smyly will start for the Cubs. David Peterson will take the mound for New York. The Mets lost to Chicago twice already this series. They are half a game behind the Atlanta Braves. Peterson has to pitch well to give his team a chance to win. He has a lot of pressure on him. It's a big test for him on a night when the Mets badly need a win, as they are struggling.
The Cubs have thoroughly outplayed the Mets in the first two games of this series. Drew Smyly was tremendous in his most recent start late last week against the Giants in Wrigley Field. The Mets are stuck with a back-end rotation starter and do not have the advantage in this matchup.
The Mets are struggling and they lost to the Cubs two games in a row. The team is still in contention to win 100 games this season. They have a chance to cover the spread.
The Mets are playing poorly. If you have to bet, take the Mets.
