The Chicago Cubs (19-12) and New York Mets (15-15) meet Thursday for the finale of a 4-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Cubs vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Chicago leads 2-1
Chicago won 1-0 on Wednesday while covering as a -119 road favorite. LHP Shota Imanaga'got the win, with 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB with 7 K.
Wednesday’s game was very tight as both teams posted 5 hits and both teams left 6 runners on base, Chicago’s only notable advantage was having 7 hits to New York’s 6. The Mets have scored 2 or less runs in 6 of their last 7 losses.