Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 6/23

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs will travel to Citi Field to take on the New York Mets in an MLB regular season game. The Cubs have a record of 40-37 and stand third in the NL Central. They come off a loss and have gone 6-4 in their last ten games.

Meanwhile, the Mets hold a 34-43 record and are fifth in the NL East. They have lost their last two games and have a 5-5 record in their last ten. The game will start at 7:10 PM and will be aired on MARQ. Weather conditions include light rain with a mild breeze blowing out.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown a mixed performance recently. They had a significant win against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 19th, where they scored 16-2. However, they faced losses on June 20th against the Blue Jays and on June 16th against the Colorado Rockies.

In terms of hitting, the Cubs have a batting average of .244 this season, ranking 12th. They excel in on-base percentage with a value of .337, which places them 2nd. Their slugging percentage stands at .401, ranking them 10th.

The pitching side has been inconsistent, with an ERA of 4.28, ranking 18th. Edward Cabrera is set to start the next game, holding a 4-4 record with a 5.21 ERA. The Cubs have given up 113 home runs this season, ranking 25th in that category.

Cubs vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs +100, Mets -120

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have been struggling in their recent games. They have faced tough losses against the Philadelphia Phillies, losing by 4 runs on June 21st and by 12 runs on June 20th. Despite these setbacks, players like Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing have contributed with solid performances at the plate.

The Mets’ hitting stats show room for improvement. They rank 19th in batting average at .232 and 21st in slugging percentage at .372. Their on-base percentage is also low, placing them 21st in the league with a value of .296. The team will need to improve in these areas to turn their season around.

Kodai Senga is set to pitch in the next game against the Chicago Cubs. Senga has struggled this season, posting a 0-5 record with a 9.00 ERA. The Mets hope he can find success on the mound and help the team secure a win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are set to play against the Mets with the Cubs having a moneyline of +100, while the Mets are at -120. The Cubs have a strong on-base percentage, ranked 2nd in the league, which can help them score runs. With the Mets struggling in batting average and on-base percentage, the recommendation is to pick the Cubs to win the game. The projected score is Cubs 5, Mets 4.

The total runs line is set at 8.0 with the over at -116 and the under at -104. The Cubs and Mets both have pitching staffs that allow runs, but the Cubs’ offense is better at getting on base. This suggests that the game could have more scoring. The recommendation is to take the over 8.0, with a projected total of 9 runs.