The New York Mets (36-39) and Chicago Cubs (37-40) will compete in Game 3 of their series, which will be played on Sunday, June 23, at 7:00 PM ET at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs are favored for success, with a current moneyline of -120.
The Mets were again on the losing side after an 8-1 defeat in Game 2 of this three-game series. This was interesting to see, especially since they had defeated the Cubs 11-1 in the opener of this series.
Luis Severino (4-2) will take the mound for them defensively, with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP at 1.20. Their team ERA is lacking at 4.12, making them weaker at the mound than the Cubs.
The Mets offer several different players who can help kick off their offense. Pete Alonso leads with 16 homers, while Brando Nimmo leads with 42 RBIs. With his current batting average of .278, Starling Marte should provide a boost.
They are producing .247 at the plate, which is solid here. They also allow opponents to get .233 in return, which bodes well for their chances of winning if they can keep the Cubs at a manageable pace offensively.
The Cubs are 3-2 over their latest five-game run, with a good start to Game 2 recently with an 11-1 thrashing. Despite the good results in Game 2, can they find a way to continue this trend and not repeat their 11-1 Game 1 loss?
They are having Javier Assad take the mound to start. So far, he has accumulated an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.25. Their team ERA is more appealing than what the Mets get at 3.92.
Their offense continues to have Christopher Morel leads with 14 homers and 43 RBIs. With that in mind, Cosy Bellinger leads them with a .270 batting average to put the icing on the cake.
The Cubs' batting average could be better with a .230 average. On defense, they are allowing teams to average .239, which is not the worst differential out there. At this rate, their biggest advantage is their starter pitching, and it could improve their numbers here.
MyBookie showcases the most recent betting odds for MLB action in this New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs battle. The Cubs potentially have a slight edge. Looking into market predictions, the Cubs have a 56.8 percent probability of succeeding.
This battle will be closer with their starter pitching prospects. However, both games have been volatile on both sides of the field. Look for the Cubs to pull ahead slightly.
