Cubs vs. Mets Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 23

Tuesday's contest between the Chicago Cubs (20-26) and the New York Mets (25-23) at Wrigley Field should be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 4-3, with the Cubs taking home the win. Game time is at 7:40 PM ET on May 23.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Drew Smyly (4-1) to the mound, while Tylor Megill (5-2) will take the ball for the Mets.

Cubs vs. Mets Game Info & Odds

• When: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Cubs vs. Mets Score Prediction

Our pick for this matchup is Cubs 4, Mets 3.

Total Prediction for Cubs vs. Mets

• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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Cubs Performance Insights

• The Cubs are favored for the first time in a while, as they have not been the favorite in their last 10 games.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Chicago and its opponents are 9-1-0 in its last 10 games with a total.
• Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Cubs' last 10 games.
• The Cubs have been favorites in 21 games this season and won 10 (47.6%) of those contests.
• This season Chicago has won 10 of its 21 games, or 47.6%, when favored by at least -115 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
• Chicago has scored 220 runs (4.8 per game) this season, which ranks 11th in MLB.
• The Cubs' 4.09 team ERA ranks 13th across all MLB pitching staffs.

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