Friday’s game that pits the Chicago Cubs (36-39) versus the New York Mets (35-38) at Wrigley Field has a good chance to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 4-3 in favor of the Cubs. Game time is at 2:20 PM ET on June 21.

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Cubs vs. Mets Matchup Info

• When: Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM ET
• Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
• How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Mets Predictions

• Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Mets 3

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Cubs vs. Mets Betting Lines

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Cubs Betting Insights

• Chicago has been chosen as the favorite in 32 games this year, and has walked away with the win 18 times (56.2%) in those games.
• The Cubs are not lost in 10 games this year when favored by -161 or better on the moneyline.
• Chicago and its opponents have hit the over in 32 of 75 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Cubs went 6-3 over the nine games in which they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• Over its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total five times.

Mets Betting Insights

• New York has been the underdog on the moneyline 35 total times this season. It has finished 15-20 in those games.
• The Mets have gone 4-4 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer (50%).
• New York has combined with opponents to go over the total 37 times this season for a 37-34-2 record against the over/under.
• The Mets have played as underdogs in six of their past 15 games and won four of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, New York and its opponents are 7-7-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Cubs vs. Mets Probable Pitchers

Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga

• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 1.89, a 7.09 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .987 in 13 games this season.
• Shota Imanaga’s team has a record of 9-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Imanaga’s team has won 11 of his 13 starts this season.
• Games started by Imanaga have a 4-9-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Mets’ Starting Pitcher: José Quintana

• The 35-year-old has an ERA of 4.98, with 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings in 14 games this season. Opponents are batting .264 against him.
• The Mets have a 4-4 record in Quintana’s eight starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• In Quintana’s 14 starts, his team is 7-7.
• Quintana’s starts went over the run total four times in 14 games with a set total this season.

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