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At 7:10 PM from Citi Field in New York, we have an NL matchup between the Cubs and Mets. Heading into Monday's game, the Cubs have a record of 17-11, while the Mets are 14-13 overall. Luis Severino is starting for the Mets, and he is facing off against Jameson Taillon for the Cubs.

New York is at home and is the favorite on the money line at -127. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and you can catch this one on MARQ.

CHICAGO CUBS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline +107

This game will be played at Citi Field at 7:10 ET on Monday, April 29th.

HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS METS:

  • We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4
  • If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cubs to cover
  • As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over

Cubs Records & Stats

The Cubs will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Red Sox scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th. Chicago was the +126 underdog on the road going into the game.

Hayden Wesneski got the start for the Cubs and took the loss. He only lasted four innings, giving up just one run on five hits. Mike Tauchman had a big game at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and three RBIs.

Chicago's overall record is 17-11 heading into today's road matchup vs. the Mets. The Cubs lost the final two games of their series vs. the Red Sox and are 0-0 in the NL Central, where they trail the Brewers by 0.5 games.

At home, the Cubs have been strong, going 10-3 this year. But on the road, they are just 7-8 and have dropped two straight. So far, they have been good as the favorite, putting up a mark of 7-3. As for their record as the underdog, the Cubs are 10-8 this year. Chicago's overall series record is 5-3-1.

When the Cubs are on the road, they are a solid bet to cover the run line, as they are 11-4 on the run line in those games. They have covered the run line in eight straight games as the underdog. Overall, the Cubs have a run line record of 20-8 this season.

The Chicago Cubs have had 15 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs this season, and the over/under record in those games is 5-10. Overall, the Cubs' games have averaged 9.8 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 13-14. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs.

Jameson Taillon and the Cubs are on the road to take on the Mets today. Taillon has started 2 games this season, and he has picked up the win in both of those outings. His last start was at home against the Astros, where he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs on 7 hits.

Chicago comes into the game with one of the league's top-scoring offenses, averaging 5.1 runs per game. At home, they have been even better, averaging 5.8 runs per contest. The Cubs have been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams this season and have the 7th best isolated power figure in the league.

Michael Busch and Cody Bellinger are both among the league leaders in RBIs this season, with 17 apiece. Busch is also 5th in the league with six home runs, while Bellinger is 6th in the league in homers. Nico Hoerner comes into the game with a team-high batting average of .282 and is 4th on the team with a .359 on-base percentage.

Mets Records & Stats

The Mets's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Cardinals, closing out their series with a 4-2 win. New York scored three runs in the 1st inning and added another run in the 6th to pick up the win. Going into the game, the Mets were the slight favorite at -140 on the money line.

Jose Quintana put together a good start for the Mets, going eight innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. New York's offense was carried by Mark Vientos, who went 2/2 with a homer and two RBIs.

New York will host the Cubs today with an overall record of 14-13, and they are 5.5 games behind the Braves in the NL East. The Mets closed out their series vs. the Cardinals with a win and are 5-4 in series this year.

At home, the Mets are 7-8 this year compared to 7-5 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 15 games, where they are 8-7. As for their 12 games as the underdog, the Mets are 6-6 this year.

When betting the Mets on the run line, it's been more profitable to take them on the road, where they are 8-4 compared to 6-9 at home. They've been a better bet as the underdog, going 7-5 vs. the run line, compared to 7-8 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.6, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.4.

So far this season, the Mets' games have gone over the over/under line 14 times and under 13 times. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, but their combined run average is 8.9 runs per game. The over/under line for tonight's game against the Cubs is set at 8 runs.

Luis Severino has been solid in his first three starts of the season, as he's 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA. He has yet to go more than 6 innings in a start, but he's been consistent, striking out 4, 4, and 5 batters in his outings. He has given up a total of 3 earned runs on the year.

So far this season, the Mets are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 15th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 13th in the league, and are 6th in the league in home runs. New York's offense is also tough to strike out, as they have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league.

Pete Alonso comes into the game with a team-high eight home runs and is batting .248. He has also gone 6/22 in his last six games with two homers. Starling Marte is batting .288 and has four homers, while Francisco Lindor has gone deep five times but is batting just .202. Lindor has been better of late, going 6/24 in his last six games with three homers.