New York Mets (35-38) vs. Chicago Cubs (36-39)
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs 6/23/24 – As MLB barrels into its midsummer classic this Sunday, an exciting match-up between two historic franchises awaits us at Wrigley Field: New York Mets are struggling but will travel there nonetheless for their game against Chicago Cubs who stand 36-39; it should make for an entertaining game to tune into on ESPN at 7:10 PM ET; fans looking for MLB free advice today may keep tabs on trends or current standings as both look to return back towards parity in record.
The Mets have recently experienced an encouraging turnaround, winning four of five games since an inconsistent start to their campaign. Their near-average team batting average (.246) and impressive power with 83 homers show some potential, though overall offensive efficiency lags with only a .317 on-base percentage and 4.13 team ERA that hinders them during tight games has contributed to sub.500 standing.
On the other side of things is the Chicago Cubs with an almost-identical record who have their own set of problems. Their batting average falls slightly behind that of Mets at .230 while they scored less runs (315 as opposed to 337) overall; yet their pitching staff performed marginally better with an ERA rating of 3.86; this attribute may help explain their ability to stay competitive during games.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs 6/23/24 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Wrigley Field |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
David Peterson (3-0, 3.97 ERA) vs. Javier Assad (4-2, 2.75 ERA)
David Peterson of the New York Mets boasts an undefeated 3-0 record but sports an ERA rating of 3.97; this indicates that while effective enough for winning games, he often allows too many runs. His 1.41 WHIP indicates he frequently allows batters to reach base, an unpredictable trait when playing away from home. Importantly, Peterson has only pitched 22.2 innings this year; an indication of either strategic pitching management or inability to maintain control throughout games. Peterson’s success against the Cubs will depend heavily upon his ability to control early innings and keep pitch counts under control; their powerful lineup can expose any sign of weakness for Peterson to work against under pressure.
Javier Assad of the Chicago Cubs stands out with an impressive 4-2 record and 2.75 ERA after pitching an extensive 78.2 innings pitched workload – evidence that shows his capacity for long-term efficiency under stress. His 1.25 WHIP and 79 strikeouts demonstrate his ability to dominate games while restricting opposing hitters – an invaluable attribute against an up-and-down Mets lineup that often struggles for consistency in scoring runs. Assad’s pitching style characterized by limited walks and homers allowed, 8 total in fact, will be essential in stopping Mets power hitters. Should his form hold out he may very well dominate the game using his strikeout ability and depth in innings pitched to deliver victory to Cubs fans.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As betting odds and lines for this matchup have yet to be set in stone, bettors should keep tabs as game day draws near. With Assad having such an excellent ERA/WHIP mark it could easily tip in favor of Cubs pitchers when bookmakers set final odds for moneyline and spread betting odds.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The Mets have shown impressive strides this season, covering the spread in three of their last five games while performing better away from Citi Field (an impressive 17-15 record against the spread). Three out of their past five totals went OVER in those contests indicating higher scoring affairs likely caused by pitching difficulties combined with occasional offensive bursts.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs have shown themselves to be consistent against the spread, covering in four of their last five games and maintaining an equal spread record between road and home games – 19-19 in total for totals that went OVER in 17 out of 37 home games, perhaps reflecting variations depending on pitching performance ranging from dominant to average.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs 6/23/24 Betting Picks
Given both teams’ recent performances and pitching matchups, this game could lean in favor of the Cubs given Assad’s steady hand; however, with Peterson potentially capable of maneuvering effectively through the Cubs lineup.
Given the strength of both starting pitchers, top handicapper picks should lean toward an exciting low-scoring match-up that features under Total Runs Bets; prop bets could focus on strike outs and innings pitched for both pitchers with Assad likely continuing his impressive season performance.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago Cubs 4, New York Mets 3.