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New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Predictions & Picks
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Predictions & Picks
Chicago are tipped to build on their back-to-back wins in Philadelphia.
The Cubs bats have been delivering over the past few games, and starter Edward Cabrera gives them a major edge when it comes to the starting pitchers.
- Chicago Cubs are 3-1 in their last 4 games
- Chicago pitcher Edward Cabrera has a 1.62 ERA after 16.2 innings
- New York Mets are on an 8-game losing run
- New York starter Kodai Senga has an 0-2 record and a 7.07 ERA
- The Over has cashed in each of Chicago’s last 5 games
Head To Head
- Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 399-383-2
- New York Mets won 8-5 when the two teams last met in September 2025
New York Mets Form
New York head to the ‘Windy City’ on a miserable run of form, having now lost each of their last eight games to fall to 7-12.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-05 | at San Francisco Giants | W | 5-2 |
| Apr-07 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | W | 4-3 W/O |
| Apr-08 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | L | 2-7 |
| Apr-09 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | L | 1-7 |
| Apr-10 | vs The Athletics | L | 0-4 |
| Apr-11 | vs The Athletics | L | 6-11 |
| Apr-12 | vs The Athletics | L | 0-1 |
| Apr-13 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 0-4 |
| Apr-14 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 1-2 |
| Apr-15 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 2-8 |
Chicago Cubs Form
Chicago go into this game having won three of their previous four games to improve their record to 9-9.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-5 (2) | at Cleveland Guardians | L | 5-6 |
| Apr-06 | at Tampa Bay Rays | L | 4-6 |
| Apr-07 | at Tampa Bay Rays | W | 9-2 |
| Apr-08 | at Tampa Bay Rays | W | 6-2 |
| Apr-10 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | L | 0-2 |
| Apr-11 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | L | 3-4 |
| Apr-12 | vs Pittsburgh Pirates | W | 7-6 W/O |
| Apr-13 | at Philadelphia Phillies | L | 7-13 |
| Apr-14 | at Philadelphia Phillies | W | 10-4 |
| Apr-15 | at Philadelphia Phillies | W | 11-2 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | New York Mets | 0-2 | 7.07 | 19 | 14.0 |
| Edward Cabrera | Chicago Cubs | 1-0 | 1.62 | 13 | 16.2 |
Verdict
New York enter this game on an eight-game skid and we expect that to reach nine games.
Chicago are hitting the ball better and have a sizeable advantage on the mound with Cabrera getting the start.
Chicago are hitting the ball better and have a sizeable advantage on the mound with Cabrera getting the start.
Chicago Win
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