Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 11, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 11, 2025 ,

MLB Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Prediction 5/11

The Chicago Cubs will play against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The game is set to begin at 12:05 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game as these teams meet on the field.

Cubs vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Cubs MoneyLine: 112. The Cubs have a strong road record of 13-8 and solid hitting stats. With Matthew Boyd’s ERA of 2.75, they have a good chance to win.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-111). Both teams have strong pitching, with the Mets holding a 2.90 ERA. This suggests a lower scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago Cubs have a road record of 13-8 this season.
  • The New York Mets have a strong home record of 14-4 this season.
  • Dansby Swanson hit a home run and had 2 RBIs in the Cubs’ 6-5 win over the Mets on May 10, 2025.
  • Brett Baty hit two home runs and had 5 RBIs for the Mets in their 6-5 loss to the Cubs on May 10, 2025.
  • Francisco Lindor hit a home run and had 3 RBIs in the Mets’ 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks on May 5, 2025.

Cubs vs Mets Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the New York Mets at Citi Field this Sunday. The Cubs will rely on left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd. Boyd has shown solid performance this season with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 2.75 over 39 1/3 innings. His ability to strike out batters, as seen with his 37 strikeouts, will be key for the Cubs.

The Mets will counter with right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning. Canning has been effective this season, holding a 5-1 record and an ERA of 2.50 across 36 innings. His strikeout rate of 9.25 per nine innings indicates his capability to challenge the Cubs’ lineup. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for this night game.

New York Mets: A Look at Their Key Players and Stats

The New York Mets have some standout hitters this season. Pete Alonso leads the team with a .322 batting average and tops the league with 9 home runs. Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are also key contributors, each with 8 home runs. Griffin Canning is the Mets’ starting pitcher for the game. He has a strong record of 5-1 this season. His ERA is 2.50, making him a reliable option on the mound. The Mets have a solid team batting average of .252, ranking 8th in the league. Their slugging percentage is .428, placing them 5th. The pitching staff is also impressive, with a league-best ERA of 2.90.

Chicago Cubs: Key Stats and Players for the Upcoming Game

The Chicago Cubs have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Tucker leads the team with a .276 batting average. He also has 10 home runs, which is the most in the league. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki both have 9 home runs, ranking second on the team. Matthew Boyd is the starting pitcher for the Cubs in this game. He has a record of 3-2 with a 2.75 ERA. Boyd has pitched 39 1/3 innings over seven games. His WHIP is 1.35, and he has struck out 37 batters this season. The Cubs have a team batting average of .256, ranking sixth in the league. Their on-base percentage is .334, also sixth. They lead the league with 49 stolen bases and have hit 58 home runs, placing them third in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Cubs have shown strong performance on the road this season with a 13-8 record. Their hitting stats are impressive, with Kyle Tucker leading in home runs and RBIs. Matthew Boyd’s ERA of 2.75 adds confidence to the Cubs MoneyLine pick at 112.

The Under 8.0 prediction is supported by both teams’ strong pitching. The Mets have the best ERA in the league at 2.90, and Griffin Canning has a solid ERA of 2.50. These factors suggest a low-scoring game, making the Under a reasonable choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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