New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/17

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will play against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The game is set for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:20 PM. The Mets have a record of 7-12 and are ranked fifth in the NL East. They are currently on an eight-game losing streak and have won only 2 of their last 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Cubs hold a 9-9 record and are also fifth in their division, the NL Central. They have won their last two games and are 5-5 in their last 10. The game will be played outdoors, and the weather forecast predicts mild temperatures with overcast clouds and a light breeze. Kodai Senga will start for the Mets, while Edward Cabrera will pitch for the Cubs.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are in a challenging stretch. They have lost their last five games. The team struggled to generate runs and hits against the Dodgers and Athletics.

The Mets’ batting average this season is .220, placing them 22nd. Their on-base percentage is .286, ranking 23rd. Slugging percentage stands at .331, which is 26th in the league.

Kodai Senga will start the next game for the Mets. He has a record of 0-2 with a 7.07 ERA. Senga has struck out 19 batters this season.

Mets vs Cubs Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
  • Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL
  • Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline +117, Cubs Moneyline -141

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have shown strong hitting in their recent games. They had two high-scoring wins against the Philadelphia Phillies, with scores of 11-2 and 10-4. Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw were key players, contributing significantly to the victories.

In the 2026 regular season, the Cubs have a batting average of .248, ranking them 8th. Their on-base percentage stands at .340, placing them 4th. They also have hit 19 home runs, ranking 9th in this category.

On the pitching side, the Cubs have a team ERA of 3.88, ranking 11th. Edward Cabrera has been a standout pitcher with a 1.62 ERA this season. His performance will be crucial in the upcoming game against the New York Mets.

BTB Betting Pick

The Cubs are favored to win with a moneyline of -141. Their batting average ranks 8th, while the Mets rank 22nd. Given the Cubs’ stronger hitting and slightly better pitching, picking the Cubs to win is the recommendation. The projected score is Cubs 6, Mets 4.

The total for the game is set at 10.5 runs. Both teams have shown decent pitching, with the Cubs having a slight edge. The recommendation is to take the under at 10.5 (-108), as the projected total score is 10 runs.