NY Mets (36-38) vs. Chicago Cubs (36-40)
June 22, 2024 2:20 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Cubs -115 / NY Mets +105; Over/Under: 11.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Cubs vs NY Mets prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 22nd at Wrigley Field.
Cubs Dominated on Friday
The Cubs faced off against the New York Mets on Friday afternoon and it was an ugly game. Heading into the bottom of the 1st, they were down 3-0, and they couldn’t ever bounce back. They ended up losing 11-1. The Cubs are averaging 4.16 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.47 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while hte pitching is ranked 21st. Christopher Morel has hit 13 home runs and driven in 41 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Cubs will be Jameson Tailon who sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 3.03. in his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went six innings giving up seven hits and two runs.
Mets Offense Looks to Build on Friday
The Mets still haven’t had the most success this season but on Friday he scored 11 runs on the way to the victory. The Mets had three different players that hit a home run. J.D. Martinez hit a home run and drove in four RBis. Jose Quintana did go 6.1 innings giving up four hits and zero runs. The Mets are averaging 4.7 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.66 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th in teh league while the pitching is ranked 22nd. Pete Alonso has hit 16 home runs and driven in 42 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Mtes will be Tylor Megill who sits with a 2-3 record and an ERA of 3.52. In his last start against the San Diego Padres, he went five innings giving up five hits and two runs.
Chicago Cubs vs NY Mets Prediction
Friday’s game was high scoring, but this game is going to be a pitchers duel. The Cubs offense also wasn’t good and they are going to struggle to get anything going here against Megill. Taillon has also been good sitting with an ERA of 3.03. The Mets and Cubs are going to have terrible at bats in this game, and this game is going to stay under staying under the total. Back the under to cash.
