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New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Predictions & Picks – Cubs To Make It 3 Wins In A Row In MLB

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  • New York Mets at Chicago Cubs picks for Friday, April 17
  • Game is taking place at Wrigley Field
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
Leigh Copson
Written by Leigh Copson
Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
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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.

DateOppositionW/LScore
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

PlayerTeamRecordERAStrikeoutsInnings
Kodai Senga New York Mets 0-2 7.07 19 14.0
Edward Cabrera Chicago Cubs 1-0 1.62 13 16.2
Leigh Copson
Leigh Copson

Sports Editor25+ Years Experience, US & Combat Sports Specialist

During his career he has covered some of the biggest sporting events on the planet, including the Super Bowl, the Champions League Final and the World Cup Final. He has also covered almost every major boxing match and UFC fight card during this time.. His specialist sports are American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Football.


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