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Mets vs. Cubs Game Preview: Live MLB Prediction, Odds & Picks

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Mets vs. Cubs preview (Apr 17). Updated every 15 minutes with current odds (Cubs -142), Mike Busch props & pitching matchup: Kodai Senga vs. Edward Cabrera (probable).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:FanDuel Sportsbook
Primary Prediction:Total U 10.5
Key Player Prop:Mike Busch Over 0.5 HRs
Probable Pitchers:Kodai Senga (RHP; 7.07 ERA) vs. Edward Cabrera (RHP; 1.62 ERA)
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New York Mets

7-12

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Chicago Cubs

9-9

GAME PREDICTIONS Latest News

GAME PREDICTIONS

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

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CHANCE TO WIN

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Model Picks

Total

Total U 10.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Mets INJURIES

D10

The New York Mets placed OF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list.

D60

The New York Mets placed RHP Dedniel Núñez on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second career Tommy John surgery.

D60

The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.

D60

The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.

D15

The New York Mets placed LHP A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list due to left lat surgery.

D15

The New York Mets placed RHP Joey Gerber on the 15-day injured list with a right finger blister.

D60

The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

D10

The New York Mets placed OF Jared Young on the 10-day injured list with a left meniscus tear.

Cubs INJURIES

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list.

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.

D60

The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.

D60

The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ethan Roberts on the 15-day injured list due to a right middle finger laceration.

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list with a right knee tendinitis.

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain.

D15

The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep strain.

D60

The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and run line for New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs?

The Chicago Cubs are favored by 1.5 runs on the run line (-1.5), while the New York Mets are underdogs +1.5 runs. The moneyline is New York Mets +120 and Chicago Cubs -142. The over/under is set at 10.5 runs.

Who is projected to win New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Chicago Cubs to win by 0.7 runs. Win probability is 57% for the Chicago Cubs and 43% for the New York Mets.

Who are the probable starting pitchers for New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs?

For this matchup, New York Mets is expected to start Kodai Senga (RHP; 7.07 ERA), while Chicago Cubs will likely go with Edward Cabrera (RHP; 1.62 ERA). Pitching matchups can change due to injuries, rest days, or strategic decisions.

What are the best bets for New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs (run line, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Total U 10.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs?

Top player props include Mike Busch Over 0.5 HRs, Nico Hoerner Over 0.5 RBIs, Luis Robert Jr. Over 0.5 RBIs. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.