New York Mets at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and prediction

The New York Mets (7-6) are trying to prevent a three-game sweep by the Chicago Cubs (8-9) Thursday. Game 3 of the series is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field. Chicago won the first two games of this series by a combined score of 19-5.

Last outing: Loss in 3 IP with 3 ER, 4 H, 0 BB and 3 K in Mets’ 7-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies Saturday. Career vs. Cubs: 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 10.8 K/9 in 2 starts.

Last outing: Win in 5 IP with 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB and 4 K in Chicago’s 13-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Career vs. Mets: 3-1 with a 2.08 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 5.9 K/9 over 4 starts.

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Williams has a high ground ball rate. Weather forecast predicts nearly 10 mph winds out to centerfield. Cubs hitters have a .652/.680/1.13 slash line with 2 HR in 23 at-bats against Lucchesi.

The New York Mets are playing at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley. The Mets have the third-highest ERA and WHIP in the majors. Chicago has the lowest left on-base percentage in baseball. Since the beginning of last season, the Cubs are 7-6 O/U as home underdogs.