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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, May 25th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Mets vs. Cubs
The Mets take on the Cubs on Thursday, May 25th 2023 at Wrigley Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: New York Mets (25-25) vs. Chicago Cubs (22-26)
- Date: Thursday, May 25th 2023
- Time: 7:40 ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
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New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
New York hosts Chicago-ranked 2nd in the NL East division with a .500 record sitting at NL East. The Mets hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 13-16.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 37 of their 50 games, New York's record vs. the runline is just 17-33. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 23-26.
Mets starter Carlos Carrasco comes into the game with a record of just 0-2. With an ERA of 8.68, Carlos Carrasco has had his struggles on the mound. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .260. Opposing hitters have gone deep four times against Carlos Carrasco, who has a WOBA allowed of .369. Carrasco has a WHIP of 1.55, with 10 walks allowed.
New York's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the Mets have combined for a team batting average of .241, placing them 18th in the league. Overall, the team has hit 56 home runs, placing them 15th. New York's OBP of .321 places them 16th in the league.
Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Chicago Cubs take on the New York hoping to improve on their record of just 22-26, placing them 3rd in the NL Central In their 24 games at Wrigley Field, the Cubs have a strong record of 13-11.
Out of their 48 games this season, Chicago has been favored 24 times and have an above .500 record against the runline at 27-21. The team's over/under record comes in at 25-22 with an average betting line of 8.
Kyle Hendricks finished last season with an overall record of 4-6 and an ERA of 4.80, having made 16 appearances for the Cubs. Hendricks needs to focus on preventing opposing teams from hitting for power this year if he wants to perform better. Last season, he finished with a slugging percentage allowed of .471.
Chicago's offense enters play with the 12th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Heading into play, the Cubs are the 9th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .259. So far, Chicago's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 62 home runs, which ranks 10th. Up to this point, Chicago has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 3rd at .338.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Mets vs. Cubs
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and New York, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -118 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 54.13%. The MLB predictive model has the Cubs picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs Moneyline
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