Chicago Cubs at New York Mets 8/28/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets
MLB: 7:10 PM EST
Aug. 28, 2019
TV: SNY
Latest Odds : NYM -132 Total 7.5
The Chicago Cubs are set to visit Citi Field in New York, New York for a National League clash against the New York Mets. The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 69-61 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Washington Nationals, 7-5 in 11 innings. Cole Hamels received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he had success as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5 innings. Kyle Schwarber had a solid game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he went 2 for 5 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Kyle Hendricks (9-9, 3.20 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 7 batters against the San Francisco Giants. Kyle Hendricks last recorded a start against the New York Mets during the 2016 season, but he has struggled in 13 road starts this season as he is 4-7 with a 4.76 ERA.
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The New York Mets come into this matchup with a 67-63 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Atlanta Braves, 2-1. Steven Matz received the starting nod for the New York Mets, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings. Todd Frazier had a solid game from the plate for the New York Mets as he contributed his 51st RBI of the season.
The New York Mets are set to start Noah Syndergaard (9-6, 3.71 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 6 scoreless innings while striking out 5 batters against the Cleveland Indians. Noah Syndergaard struggled in 1 start against the Chicago Cubs during the 2018 season as he gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Mets are 21-8 in their last 29 games on grass.
Under is 7-3 in Cubs last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 2-0-2 in Mets last 4 Wednesday games.
Free Betting Pick: New York Mets -132
The New York Mets have played very good baseball as of recent, especially at home as they are 37-24, and they should continue their success at home against the Cubs who have dropped 5 of their last 10. The Mets have the slight pitching advantage in this matchup as Noah Syndergaard is posting a respectable 3.71 ERA while Kyle Hendricks is struggling on the road with a 4.76 ERA. The New York Mets will look to hop on Hendricks early, and they have the manpower to do that as they have a well-rounded lineup. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 5-4.