Cubs vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Picks - June 23

Updated Jun. 23, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Cubs will send a hot-hitting Ian Happ to the plate against the New York Mets and J.D. Martinez, who has been on a tear as of late, when the teams take the field on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET. The Mets have been listed as -106 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favorite Cubs (-113). New York is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The contest's over/under has been listed at 8.5 runs.

Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Mets game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

Mets vs. Cubs Highlights | MLB on FOX

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Cubs vs. Mets Game Information & Odds

• When: Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN

Cubs vs. Mets Prediction

• Score Prediction: Cubs 5, Mets 4
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Cubs 52%, Mets 48%

Cubs vs. Mets Betting Insights

• The Cubs have entered the game as favorites 35 times this season and won 18, or 51.4%, of those games.
• Chicago has a record of 16-17 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -113 on the moneyline.
• The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 53.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• The Mets have been chosen as underdogs in 36 games this year and have walked away with the win 15 times (41.7%) in those games.
• This year, New York has won 14 of 31 games when listed as at least -106 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Mets have a 51.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

FINAL

NYM 5 · CHC 2

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

New York Mets

NYM

-1.5

-109

o8.5

Chicago Cubs

CHC

+1.5

-111

u8.5

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs were the moneyline favorite for eight of their last 10 games, and they finished 3-5 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups, the Cubs and their opponents combined to hit the over three times (all 10 of the games had set totals).
• The Cubs have a 3-7-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Christopher Morel leads the Cubs in home runs (14) and runs batted in (43).
• Among all hitters in MLB, Morel's home run total places him 21st, and his RBI tally ranks him 29th.
• Morel has collected a hit in two straight games. In his last five games he is batting .313 with a double, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
• Cody Bellinger is hitting .270 to lead his team.
• Bellinger ranks 78th in home runs and 85th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
• Bellinger has four straight games with at least one hit. During his last five outings he is hitting .375 with a double, four walks and an RBI.
• Nico Hoerner is batting .236 with 14 doubles, a triple, two home runs and 27 walks.
• Happ is batting .231 with 16 doubles, a triple, nine home runs and 37 walks.

Cubs Team Props

Learn more about this Cubs vs. Mets matchup on Fox Sports.

Mets Recent Betting Performance

• The Mets have played as underdogs three times over their past 10 games and won each of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, the Mets and their opponents are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Mets have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Mets Recent Stats

Mets Player Insights

• Francisco Lindor has 20 doubles, 12 home runs and 24 walks while hitting .241.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Lindor's home run total is 36th and his RBI tally is 60th.
• Pete Alonso has hit 16 home runs with 42 runs batted in, leading the team in both categories.
• Alonso is 15th in homers and 34th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Brandon Nimmo has a team-best 42 runs batted in.
• Starling Marte leads the team in batting average with a mark of .278.

Mets Team Props

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