Thursday's contest at Wrigley Field has the Chicago Cubs (22-26) going head to head against the New York Mets (25-25) at 7:40 PM ET on May 25. Our computer prediction projects a 6-3 win for the Cubs, who are favored by our model.

The probable starters are Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs and Carlos Carrasco (0-2) for the Mets.

Cubs vs. Mets Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM ET
  • Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
  • How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!

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Cubs vs. Mets Score Prediction

Our prediction for this game is Cubs 6, Mets 3.

Total Prediction for Cubs vs. Mets

  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Cubs Performance Insights

  • The Cubs have been the favorite twice in the last 10 games and won both contests.
  • Chicago and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times in its last 10 games with a total.
  • The Cubs covered the spread in its most recent opportunity.
  • This season, the Cubs have been favored 23 times and won 12, or 52.2%, of those games.
  • Chicago has a record of 12-11 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -115 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
  • Chicago has scored the 12th-most runs in the majors this season with 231 (4.8 per game).
  • The Cubs' 4.00 team ERA ranks 11th among all MLB pitching staffs.

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Cubs Schedule

Date Opponent Score Pitching Matchup
May 19 @ Phillies W 10-1 Marcus Stroman vs Ranger Suárez
May 20 @ Phillies L 12-3 Jameson Taillon vs Aaron Nola
May 21 @ Phillies L 2-1 Justin Steele vs Taijuan Walker
May 23 Mets W 7-2 Drew Smyly vs Tylor Megill
May 24 Mets W 4-2 Marcus Stroman vs Kodai Senga
May 25 Mets - Kyle Hendricks vs Carlos Carrasco
May 26 Reds - Justin Steele vs Hunter Greene
May 27 Reds - Jameson Taillon vs Brandon Williamson
May 28 Reds - Drew Smyly vs Graham Ashcraft
May 29 Rays - Marcus Stroman vs Shane McClanahan
May 30 Rays - Kyle Hendricks vs Zach Eflin