Chicago Cubs (40-37) vs. NY Mets (34-43) June 23, 2026 7:10 pm EDT The Line: NY Mets -120 / Chicago Cubs 100; Over/Under: 8 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Cubs vs Mets Prediction for this MLB matchup on Tuesday, June 23 rd in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
The New York Mets have a 34-43 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL East. They have a 18-18 home record and are coming off a 6-2 road defeat against the Phillies. They will face the Phillies and the Blue Jays next.
The Mets have a .232 batting average this season, .297 OBP and .372 Slugging percentage. New York’s pitching staff has a 4.08 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Juan Soto is the team’s best hitter with a .301 batting average, also adding a team-high 17 home runs. Bo Bichette leads the team in RBI with 42.
Kodai Senga (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Mets, and he has a 0-5 record, 9.00 ERA and 1.88 WHIP.
The Chicago Cubs have a 40-37 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL Central. They have a 17-20 road record and are coming off an 8-6 home defeat against the Blue Jays. They will face the Brewers and the Padres next.
The Cubs have a .244 batting average this season, .337 OBP and .401 Slugging percentage. Chicago’s pitching staff has a 4.28 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Pete Crow-Armstrong is the team’s best hitter with a .286 batting average. Michael Busch leads the team in RBI with 42, while Ian Happ adds a team-high 16 home runs.
Edward Cabrera (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Cubs, and he has a 4-4 record, 5.21 ERA and 1.40 WHIP.
The Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Mets but have lost two of their last three visits in New York.
In this Cubs vs Mets Prediction, the Mets are coming as -125 home favorites. I don’t trust either pitcher in this matchup, as they both game a combined 14.21 ERA, with Cabrera struggling mightily lately with a 10.12 ERA across his last three starts. Both pitchers struggled in their only start against the other team this season, as Cabrera gave up 3 runs and Senga 6, so I expect a high-scoring affair today as both teams are also 6-1 to the over in their last 7 games combined. Take the over 8 in this one.