The Chicago Cubs will play the New York Mets at Citi Field. The Cubs have a record of 40-37 and are third in the NL Central. Their recent form includes a 6-4 record in their last ten games, but they lost their last game.
The Mets, with a 34-43 record, are fifth in the NL East. They have split their last ten games, standing at 5-5, and are coming off two consecutive losses. The game is set for June 23, 2026, at 7:10 PM, with a mild day and light rain expected.
Chicago Cubs Team Preview
The Chicago Cubs are set to play their next game with Edward Cabrera on the mound. Cabrera has a 4-4 record and a 5.21 ERA this season. He will be looking to bounce back after his last game against the Rockies, where he allowed five earned runs over four and one-third innings.
On the offensive side, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been a key contributor for the Cubs. He has a batting average of .286 with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs. In recent games, Crow-Armstrong has shown consistency at the plate, making him a player to watch.
Another player to keep an eye on is Carson Kelly, who has a .282 batting average. Kelly recently had a strong performance against the Blue Jays, where he collected three runs and six RBIs. His ability to drive in runs could be crucial in the upcoming game against the Mets.
New York Mets Team Preview
The New York Mets have had a challenging stretch recently. They lost four of their last five games, including a 15-3 defeat against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 20th. Despite the struggles, they earned a 6-4 win over the Phillies on June 18th, with Juan Soto hitting two home runs.
In terms of team statistics, the Mets rank 19th in batting average with a .232 mark. Their on-base percentage stands at .296, placing them 20th in the league. They have hit 82 home runs this season, which ranks them 13th.
Kodai Senga is the probable starting pitcher for the Mets in the upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs. Senga has a 9.00 ERA this season, and he has recorded 28 strikeouts. The Mets will look to improve their pitching performance in this matchup.
Betting Prediction
The Cubs have a strong on-base percentage, ranked second in the league. However, their batting average is only 13th, which means they might not convert these opportunities into runs. The Mets’ pitching, with an earned run average ranking 14th, can limit the Cubs’ scoring chances.
The Mets’ batting is ranked 19th in average and 20th in on-base percentage. This suggests they struggle to get players on base and score runs. Against the Cubs’ pitching, which ranks 10th in batting average against, the Mets may find it hard to score.
Both teams have solid pitching against home runs, with the Mets ranked 7th in least home runs given up. This could result in fewer high-scoring innings. The odds favor the under, making it a strong choice for this game.
- Pick: Total Under 8.5 (-122)
