The New York Mets host the Chicago Cubs on June 24, 2026. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SNY.
The Cubs are -118 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line. The Mets are +100 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Cubs vs Mets prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Cubs vs Mets Prediction
- Cubs vs Mets Pick: Mets ML (-110 or Better)
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Cubs vs Mets Odds
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +138 | 8.5 -105o / -115u | -118 |
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -166 | 8.5 -105o / -115u | +100 |
- Cubs vs Mets moneyline: Cubs -118, Mets +100
- Cubs vs Mets over/under: 8.5 (-105 / -115)
- Cubs vs Mets spread: Cubs -1.5 (+138), Mets +1.5 (-166)
Cubs vs Mets Probable Pitchers
| Javier Assad (RHP, CHC) | Stat | Nolan McLean (RHP, NYM) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | W-L | 4-4 |
| 0.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.7 |
| 3.89 / 4.03 | ERA / xERA | 3.67 / 3.26 |
| 4.42 / 4.41 | FIP / xFIP | 3.50 / 3.44 |
| 9.3% | K-BB% | 18.9% |
| 45.2% | GB% | 47.1% |
| .221 | BABIP | .258 |
| 96 | Stuff+ | 108 |
| 106 | Location+ | 96 |
Cubs vs Mets MLB Betting Preview
It’s tough for me not to get behind Nolan McLean and the Mets in Game 1 of this doubleheader.
McLean is starting to find his form. He carved up the Reds in his most recent start (7 IP, 0 ER, 9 K) behind nasty stuff (109 Stuff+). All his indicators indicate an above-average starting pitcher.
While the Cubs have yet to announce a starting pitcher, I think it will be Javier Assad. He is an OK pitcher, but he’s a step down from McLean.
Meanwhile, the Mets have a massive bullpen advantage.
Hopefully, we can survive New York’s poor lineup and defense, but I’m more than interested in backing the Mets as a home pup.
Pick: Mets ML (-110 or Better)
