The New York Mets (36-38) will square off again with the Chicago Cubs (36-40) Saturday afternoon. First pitch is set for 2:20 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Mets vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mets lead 3-2.
The Mets have climbed back into the National League Wild Card race with their recent hot play. They have won 8 of their last 9 games and 13 of their last 16. They pounded the Cubs 11-1 Friday, scoring 10 runs off LHP Shota Imanaga.
The Cubs have been headed in the opposite direction. They are 9-18 in their last 27 games and 3-4 on their current homestand that wraps up Sunday. Their pitching is starting to falter as they’re now 15th with a 3.96 ERA.