New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction 8-8-23 MLB Picks

The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets meet in game two of their three-game set in MLB action from Citi Field on Tuesday. The Mets came out firing in game one, can the Cubs respond on Tuesday? Let’s dive in and find out.

Cubs Come Out Flat in Monday’s Opener

The Chicago Cubs had a chance to send a message in Monday’s series opener, and instead were pounced on early by the Mets on the way to an 11-2 victory for New York in game one. The loss dropped the Cubs to 58-55 on the year, sitting one game back of the Reds for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. Nico Hoerner leads the Cubbies with 121 hits and 58 RBIs in addition to a .274 batting average this season while Patrick Wisdom has belted a team-high 19 home runs for the Cubs this season. Ian Happ also leads the Cubs in two-baggers with 23 doubles this season. Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs here and is 6-6 with a 5.36 ERA and 82 strikeouts this season.

Chicago Cubs Team Facts

• The Cubs have lost five of their last six games as road favourites against NL East opponents.
• The Cubs have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as favourites against the Mets following a loss.
• The Cubs have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last three games as road favourites against NL East opponents.
• The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Cubs' last six road games.
• The Cubs have lost the first inning in each of their last four road games against National League opponents.

Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts

• Dansby Swanson has hit at least one home run in three of the Cubs' last four games as favourites.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded two or more hits in each of the Cubs' last seven games against NL East opponents.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Cubs' last seven games against NL East opponents.
• Nico Hoerner has scored at least one run in each of the Cubs' last six games as favourites.
• Dansby Swanson has recorded at least one RBI in eight of his last nine appearances against the Mets.
• Nico Hoerner ranks T7th in the league in Steals (27) this season.

Mets Snap Losing Skid

The New York Mets finally got out from under the rock they’d been struggling with, snapping their losing streak with their victory over the Cubs on Monday. Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 31 home runs and 77 RBIs while Brandon Nimmo has a team-best 102 hits with a .256 batting average. Francisco Lindor also has 21 home runs and 65 RBIs for the Mets this season as well as a team-best 23 doubles. Carlos Carrasco will get the start for the Mets in this game and is 3-6 with a 6.60 ERA and 52 strikeouts this season.

New York Mets Team Facts

• The home team has won each of the Mets' last eight games.
• The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
• The Mets have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as home underdogs against National League opponents.
• The Mets have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
• The 'Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Mets' last three home games.

New York Mets Player Prop Facts

• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Mets' last six games against the Cubs.
• Carlos Carrasco has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last 14 home appearances against NL Central opponents.
• Pete Alonso has hit at least one home run in five of the Mets' last six games against the Cubs.
• Pete Alonso has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mets' last eight games against the Cubs.
• Pete Alonso has recorded four or more total bases in each of the Mets' last three home games against the Cubs.
• Francisco Lindor has scored at least one run in each of the Mets' last four home games.
• Pete Alonso ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (33) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Mets ranks 29th in the league for doubles this season (151).
• The New York Mets ranks 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (881).
• The Chicago Cubs ranks 3rd in the league for walks this season (408).
• The Chicago Cubs are one of only 3 teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.

Chris’ Pick

I’m looking at the Cubs here. Chicago came out flat on Monday in the series opener, but the Cubs have been the hotter team in the last couple of weeks, and I think Monday’s loss was more about Drew Smyly stinking up the joint and the damage that followed. Taillon’s been in much better form lately, and the Mets are just not a team I’m looking to back with Carrasco pitching. Give me the Cubs.