Cubs vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 1

Updated May. 1, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

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Mike Tauchman and the Chicago Cubs will see Jose Butto on the hill for the New York Mets on Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET. The Cubs are favored in this one, at -122, while the underdog Mets have +102 odds to upset. Chicago is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The total for the matchup is set at 7.5 runs.

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Cubs-Mets game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

Cubs vs. Mets Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments from the New York Mets' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Cubs vs. Mets Game Information & Odds

• When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
• Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
• How to Watch on TV: SNY

Cubs vs. Mets Prediction

• Score Prediction: Mets 4, Cubs 3
• Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Cubs 55%, Mets 45%

Cubs vs. Mets Betting Insights

• The Cubs have won six of the nine games they've played as favorites this season.
• This season Chicago has won six of its eight games when favored by at least -122 on the moneyline.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 55% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• The Mets have been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (45.5%) in those games.
• New York has a mark of 5-5 in contests where bookmakers favor it by +102 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Mets have an implied victory probability of 49.5% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

FINAL

CHC 1 · NYM 0

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Chicago Cubs

CHC

-1.5

-125

O 7.5

New York Mets

NYM

+1.5

+103

U 7.5

Cubs Recent Betting Performance

• The Cubs played as the moneyline favorite for three of their last 10 games, and they went 1-2 in those matchups.
• Over their last 10 outings, the Cubs and their opponents combined to hit the over on the total three times (all 10 games had set totals).
• The Cubs' ATS record is 7-3-0 over their past 10 games.

Cubs Recent Stats

Cubs Player Insights

• Tauchman is hitting .307 with seven doubles, three home runs and 15 walks.
• Tauchman brings a hitting streak of three games into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .333 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
• Nico Hoerner is hitting .252 with seven doubles, a triple and 10 walks.
• Hoerner is 320th in home runs and 226th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Christopher Morel has three doubles, a triple, four home runs and 12 walks while batting .215.
• Morel will look to build on his two-game hitting in this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a double, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
• Michael Busch's six home runs, 17 RBI and .266 batting average all pace his team.

Cubs Team Props

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

Mets Recent Betting Performance

• The Mets have played as underdogs in five of their past 10 games and won one of those contests.
• The Mets and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times in their last 10 games with a total.
• The Mets are 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Mets Recent Stats

Mets Player Insights

• Pete Alonso has swatted a team-leading eight long balls.
• Among all hitters in MLB, Alonso's home run total is fifth and his RBI tally ranks 65th.
• Brandon Nimmo has been productive as he leads his team with 18 runs batted in.
• Nimmo is currently 91st in homers and 28th in RBI in the major leagues.
• Francisco Lindor has four doubles, five home runs and 12 walks while batting .197.
• Starling Marte paces the Mets with a .288 batting average.

Mets Team Props

Cubs vs. Mets Highlights | MLB on FOX

Check out the best moments from the New York Mets' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

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