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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets, 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 Monday, August 7th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Mets
The Cubs take on the Mets on Monday, August 7th 2023 at Citi Field, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (58-54) vs. New York Mets (50-61)
- Date: Monday, August 7th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Chicago Cubs travel to take on the New York Mets with a record of 58-54, placing them 3rd in the NL Central. Chicago has had their problems when playing away from home, going just 26-26.
Across their 112 games, Chicago has been favored 55 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 59-48.
Taking the mound for Chicago is Drew Smyly. Heading into play, he has a mark of 8-7. Heading into action, Drew Smyly has an ERA of 4.71. The left-hander has a batting average allowed of .256. Opposing hitters have gone deep 21 times against Drew Smyly, who has a WOBA allowed of .333. Smyly's WHIP of 1.35 comes along with a total of 37 walks allowed.
On the season, Chicago boasts the 5th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.1 runs per game. The Cubs have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .257 ranks 7th in the league. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 135 home runs (10th). Up to this point, Chicago has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 4th at .334.
New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Mets take on the Chicago hoping to improve on their record of just 50-61, placing them 4th in the NL East In their 49 at Citi Field, New York has put together a record of 26-23.
Despite being the favorite in 72 of their 111 games, New York's record against the runline is only 40-71. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 46-59.
For New York, Kodai Senga gets the start, currently holding a record of 7-6. Kodai Senga boasts an ERA of 3.25. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .206. Kodai Senga has given up 11 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .282. Senga's WHIP of 1.29 comes along with a total of 55 walks allowed.
New York's offense enters play with the 19th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.3 runs per game. The Mets' combined batting average currently sits at .236, placing them 18th in the league. In total, the team has hit 137 home runs (9th), making up for their mediocre batting average. New York's overall OBP of .316 puts them 15th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Mets
Heading into today's matchup between New York and Chicago, the Mets are the betting favorite at -123 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 55.16%. The MLB predictive model shows New York picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Mets on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Mets -1.5
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