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Mets vs Cubs Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game
TL;DR
The New York Mets face the Chicago Cubs today at Wrigley Field, with predictions favoring the Cubs to win by at least 1.5 runs. The Mets are struggling, having lost eight consecutive games and scoring only 12 runs during that stretch.
Key points
- Mets visit Cubs for a three-game series
- Cubs favored to win by at least 1.5 runs
- Mets have lost eight consecutive games
- Mets scored only 12 runs in last eight games
- Juan Soto is injured and not returning soon
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The New York Mets visit Wrigley Field for the first of a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 17.
My top Mets vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks are calling for the North Siders to fly the flag with a statement win at the Friendly Confines this afternoon.
Who will win Mets vs Cubs today: Cubs -1.5 (+142)
The New York Mets have dropped eight straight while scoring just 12 times, and Juan Soto (calf) isn’t returning anytime soon. Soto was third in win probability added among MLB batters last season, and the Mets are down to 28th in wOBA against right-handed arms.
It’s a different story at the dish for the Chicago Cubs, as they’ve won three of four while averaging 8.8 runs per game.
Cubbies righty Edward Cabrera has also hit the ground running with a 1.62 ERA and 1.14 WHIP while holding opposing hitters to a .175 average and .250 wOBA.
Covers
COVERS INTEL:
Soto and Pete Alonso accounted for 207 runs and 231 RBI for the Mets in 2025, and neither will be in the lineup on Friday.
Q&A
What are the odds for the Mets vs Cubs game today?
The Cubs are favored with a spread of -1.5 at odds of +142.
How many games have the Mets lost recently?
The Mets have lost eight straight games leading into today's matchup.
Why are the Mets struggling against the Cubs?
The Mets are struggling due to poor offensive performance, scoring only 12 runs in their last eight games and missing key player Juan Soto.
What is wOBA and how does it relate to the Mets' performance?
wOBA stands for weighted On-Base Average, and the Mets rank 28th in this metric against right-handed pitchers, indicating their offensive struggles.
