Cubs vs Mets Game Breakdown
Cubs
19W-12L
May 02, 2024
01:10PM EST
Odds: 8.5 o/u
Mets
15W-15L
Get ready to slide into some MLB action as the Chicago Cubs, boasting a solid 19W-12L record, gear up to battle the New York Mets at the iconic Citi Field today at 01:10 PM EST. With the Cubs hot on the heels of the conference lead and the Mets looking to claw their way up from the middle, this game is set to be a nail-biter. The stakes are high with the Cubs just half a game shy of the top spot and the Mets 5.5 games adrift, making every pitch count even more. The betting world is buzzing too, with a tight line and an over/under of 8.5, reflecting the razor-thin margins between these two. Fresh off a face-off where the Cubs edged the Mets by the slimmest of margins, both teams are coming in with chips on their shoulders and bats ready to swing. With overcast skies, a slight breeze, and a hint of humidity at Citi Field, it’s the perfect setting for a showdown. So, as the Cubs try to plant their flag and the Mets aim to swing back, it’s clear—this isn’t just a game, it’s a metropolitan battle for supremacy!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: May 02, 2024 01:10PM EST
Location: Citi Field, New York
Weather: Overcast with winds from the SSW at 6.9 mph. Temperature is at 57.9° with 84% humidity.
Vegas Odds
| CHC ML | NYM ML | Over/Under | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | -104 | -116 | 8.5 | 1.5/-1.5 |
| Recent | -110 | -110 | 8.5 | 1.5/-1.5 |
| Difference | -6 | +6 | 0 | – |
Team Performance
52.4% Win Probability
47.6% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
| Date | Runs | O/U | O/U DIFF | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/24 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 3 | Under | -4.5 | |
| New York Mets NYM | 1 | ||||
| 04/30/24 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 2 | Under | -2.5 | |
| New York Mets NYM | 4 | ||||
| 05/01/24 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 1 | Under | -7.5 | |
| New York Mets NYM | 0 | ||||
| 05/23/23 | New York Mets NYM | 2 | Over | +0.5 | |
| Chicago Cubs CHC | 7 | ||||
| 05/24/23 | New York Mets NYM | 2 | Under | -2.5 | |
| Chicago Cubs CHC | 4 | ||||
| 05/25/23 | New York Mets NYM | 10 | Over | +2.5 | |
| Chicago Cubs CHC | 1 | ||||
| 08/07/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 2 | Over | +4.5 | |
| New York Mets NYM | 11 | ||||
| 08/08/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 3 | Under | -3.5 | |
| New York Mets NYM | 2 | ||||
| 08/09/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 3 | Under | -1.5 | |
| New York Mets NYM | 4 |
Cubs Vs Over/Under
Mets Vs Over/Under
| Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-27-24 | @BOS | 0-17L | 3.7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | Over |
| 04-23-24 | vsHOU | 2-7W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Over |
| 04-20-24 | vsMIA | 3-5W | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Under |
| 04-15-24 | @ARI | 3-2W | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | Under |
| 04-09-24 | @SD | 5-1W | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Under |
| 04-03-24 | vsCOL | 8-9W | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Over |
| 03-30-24 | @TEX | 2-11L | 1.7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | Over |
| Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-27-24 | vsSTL | 7-4L | 4.3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | Over |
| 04-21-24 | @LAD | 0-10L | 4.0 | 7 | 8 | 3 | Over |
| 04-15-24 | vsPIT | 3-6W | 5.3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Over |
| 04-09-24 | @ATL | 5-6L | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | Over |
| 04-04-24 | vsDET | 6-3L | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Over |
| 10-01-23 | @CHC | 0-4W | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Under |
| 09-26-23 | @STL | 4-1L | 5.0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Under |
| 09-20-23 | @STL | 8-2L | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | Over |
| 09-14-23 | @MIA | 2-4W | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | Under |
| 08-27-23 | @SD | 6-10W | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Over |
Cubs Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03 | vs NYM | 1-0W | 5 | 0 | Under |
| 05/02 | vs NYM | 2-4L | 4 | 0 | Under |
| 05/01 | vs NYM | 3-1W | 3 | 1 | Under |
| 04/30 | vs BOS | 4-5L | 7 | 1 | Over |
| 04/29 | vs BOS | 0-17L | 5 | 0 | Over |
| 04/28 | vs BOS | 7-1W | 14 | 0 | Under |
| 04/27 | @ HOU | 3-1W | 7 | 1 | Under |
| 04/26 | @ HOU | 4-3W | 8 | 1 | Under |
| 04/25 | @ HOU | 7-2W | 6 | 3 | Over |
| 04/23 | @ MIA | 3-6L | 8 | 0 | Over |
| 04/22 | @ MIA | 5-3W | 7 | 2 | Under |
| 04/22 | @ MIA | 2-3L | 7 | 0 | Under |
| 04/21 | @ MIA | 8-3W | 10 | 0 | Over |
| 04/19 | vs ARI | 5-3W | 9 | 1 | Under |
| 04/18 | vs ARI | 11-11L | 14 | 1 | Over |
Mets Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03 | @ CHC | 0-1L | 5 | 0 | Under |
| 05/02 | @ CHC | 4-2W | 7 | 1 | Under |
| 05/01 | @ CHC | 1-3L | 4 | 1 | Under |
| 04/30 | @ STL | 4-2W | 8 | 2 | Under |
| 04/29 | @ STL | 4-7L | 7 | 1 | Over |
| 04/28 | @ STL | 2-4L | 8 | 1 | Under |
| 04/26 | vs SF | 8-2W | 10 | 3 | Over |
| 04/25 | vs SF | 1-5L | 9 | 0 | Under |
| 04/24 | vs SF | 2-5L | 4 | 1 | Under |
| 04/23 | vs LAD | 0-10L | 7 | 0 | Over |
| 04/22 | vs LAD | 6-4W | 8 | 1 | Over |
| 04/21 | vs LAD | 9-4W | 14 | 2 | Over |
| 04/19 | @ PIT | 9-1W | 10 | 2 | Over |
| 04/18 | @ PIT | 3-1W | 4 | 0 | Under |
| 04/17 | @ PIT | 6-3W | 8 | 0 | Over |
Team’s Batting Order
| Chicago Cubs | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPP | HR/Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
#1
Nico Hoerner
|
8.5 | 11.0 | 0.263 | 0.351 | 38.6% | 73.7% | 0.0% |
| 8.3 | 11.1 | 0.295 | 0.5 | 52.6% | 102.6% | 3.8% | |
|
#3
Ian Happ
|
8.7 | 11.7 | 0.208 | 0.302 | 37.7% | 67.9% | 0.9% |
| 8.6 | 11.4 | 0.207 | 0.36 | 31.5% | 67.6% | 3.6% | |
| 8.7 | 11.6 | 0.255 | 0.48 | 36.7% | 84.7% | 6.1% | |
| 7.9 | 10.3 | 0.234 | 0.36 | 33.3% | 69.4% | 2.7% | |
|
#7
Matt Mervis
|
3.8 | 8.4 | 0.13 | 0.174 | 17.4% | 34.8% | 0.0% |
|
#8
Yan Gomes
|
6.5 | 7.8 | 0.209 | 0.302 | 20.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% |
| 5.8 | 7.8 | 0.25 | 0.45 | 25.0% | 70.0% | 5.0% |
| New York Mets | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPP | HR/Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | 11.9 | 0.206 | 0.346 | 43.9% | 78.5% | 2.8% | |
| 8.2 | 10.5 | 0.278 | 0.426 | 33.3% | 75.9% | 3.7% | |
| 8.1 | 10.7 | 0.195 | 0.356 | 31.4% | 66.9% | 4.2% | |
|
#4
Pete Alonso
|
8.9 | 11.9 | 0.228 | 0.465 | 36.8% | 83.3% | 7.0% |
| 8.8 | 10.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 35.0% | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
|
#6
Jeff McNeil
|
6.7 | 8.5 | 0.257 | 0.347 | 37.6% | 72.3% | 1.0% |
| 6.9 | 8.9 | 0.275 | 0.406 | 31.9% | 72.5% | 2.9% | |
|
#8
Brett Baty
|
5.6 | 7.2 | 0.258 | 0.315 | 34.8% | 66.3% | 1.1% |
|
#9
Omar Narvaez
|
4.9 | 6.4 | 0.162 | 0.216 | 21.6% | 43.2% | 0.0% |
Cubs Notable Injuries
- No notable injuries for players that have played at least once in the last four weeks.
Mets Notable Injuries
- No notable injuries for players that have played at least once in the last four weeks.
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