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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 9th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Mets
The Cubs take on the Mets on Wednesday, August 9th 2023 at Citi Field, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (59-55) vs. New York Mets (51-62)
- Date: Wednesday, August 9th 2023
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Chicago Cubs travel to take on the New York Mets with a record of 59-55, placing them 3rd in the NL Central. Chicago has gone 27-27 in their games on the road.
Chicago currently has an above .500 (62-52) record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored 56 times in 114 games. The team has an over/under record of 60-49, with an average betting line of 9.
Kyle Hendricks gets the starting nod for Chicago, looking to improve his overall record of 4-6. Through 14 outings, Kyle Hendricks has an ERA sitting at 3.98. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .241 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 10 times against Kyle Hendricks, who has a WOBA allowed of .283. Hendricks has a WHIP of 1.11, with 12 walks allowed.
Chicago enters play averaging 5.1 runs per game, placing them 5th in the MLB. The Cubs have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .257 ranks 6th. So far, Chicago's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 137 home runs, which ranks 11th. Chicago's overall OBP of .334 is good for 4th in the league.
New York Mets - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Mets come into this road contest vs Chicago with a below .500 record (51-62). In the NL East division standings, the team ranks 4th. When playing at Citi Field, the Mets have played well, posting a record of 27-24.
New York's record against the runline stands at 42-71, even though they have been favored in 73 of their 113 games. The team has an over/under record of 47-60, with an average betting line of 9.
For New York, David Peterson will look to pick up a win over Chicago, as he has a record of 3-7. Compared to other starting pitchers, David Peterson has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 5.65. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.286). So far, Peterson has given up nine home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .352. With a total of 28 walks, Peterson has a WHIP of 1.61.
Offensively, New York is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.4 runs per game. Through 114 games, the Mets have the 18th-ranked batting average at .237. Currently, New York is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 141 home runs (10th). Up to this point, New York has been getting on base at a rate of .316, placing them 16th in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Mets
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and New York, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -116 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 53.7%. The MLB predictive model shows the Cubs pitching to carry the team to a win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an advantage to take Chicago on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs -1.5
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