New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 8-9-23 MLB Picks
The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets clash Wednesday in game 3 of an MLB series at Citi Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs look for another win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Cubs are currently fighting the Reds for that last wild card spot. The Cubs pitching staff is 16th in ERA (4.19), 18th in WHIP (1.29) and 8th in quality starts (49). The Cubs' offense is 5th in runs per game (5.10), 8th in batting average (.257) and 13th in homers (135). Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with 122 hits and 58 RBI, while Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have combined for 204 hits and 111 RBI. Kyle Hendricks gets the ball, and he is 4-6 with a 3.98 ERA and 51 strikeouts this season. Hendricks is 4-1 with a 2.62 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his career against the Mets.
Chicago Cubs Team Facts
- The Cubs have won each of their last seven games at Citi Field following a road win.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last seven games at Citi Field following a road win.
- The Cubs have lost the first inning in each of their last five road games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as favourites against NL East opponents.
- The Cubs have trailed after 7 innings in three of their last four games as road favourites against NL East opponents.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hoerner ranks T6th in the league in Steals (28) this season.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The Mets need a win after losing 7 of their last 8 games. The Mets have dropped to 7.5 games back in the wild card race. The Mets pitching staff is 18th in ERA (4.39), 21st in WHIP (1.37) and 17th in quality starts (37). The Mets offense is 19th in runs per game (4.38), 24th in batting average (.237) and 11th in homers (140). Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with 104 hits and 47 RBI, while Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil have combined for 205 hits and 106 RBI. David Peterson gets the ball, and he is 3-7 with a 5.65 ERA and 69 strikeouts this season. Peterson is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 15 strikeouts in his career against the Cubs.
New York Mets Team Facts
- The Mets have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the Mets' last nine games.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight games as home underdogs.
- The Mets have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as home underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Mets have led after 7 innings in four of their last six games as home underdogs against National League opponents.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Pete Alonso ranks 3rd in the league in Home Runs (34) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Mets ranks 29th in the league for doubles this season (152).
- The New York Mets ranks 4th in the league for strikeouts against this season (888).
- The Chicago Cubs ranks 3rd in the league for walks this season (410).
- The Chicago Cubs are one of only 3 teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.
Randy’s Pick
As I've said in previous write-ups, the Mets aren't a team I'm eager to back given the constant disappointment, and it doesn't look like things are getting better. The Cubs have been one of the best teams in the second half of the season, and they're one of the top earners in the MLB over the last 30 days. Kyle Hendricks has also been solid with his 3.98 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. David Peterson and his 5.65 ERA isn't scaring anybody. Give me the Cubs and the reasonable price, as you can argue it should be steeper.
