Cubs vs. Mets Prediction
Are the Mets a good bet to beat the Cubs behind Jacob deGrom tonight at 7:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Mets are -128 money line favorites versus the Cubs, who have odds of +118 to pull off the upset in New York. With deGrom set to face John Lackey in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Lackey coughed up five runs in six innings to take a loss to the Marlins on Wednesday. He struck out six batters without walking anyone, but he gave up seven hits — two of which left the yard. He falls to 4-6 with an unsightly 5.12 ERA after 12 starts. His peripherals are much better. He has 72 strikeouts and 21 walks in 70 1/3 innings. He lines up for starts against the Mets and Pirates next week.
deGrom was pounded for eight runs in four innings by the Rangers on Tuesday. Next to him getting hurt, deGrom suddenly turning into a lousy pitcher was the last thing the Mets needed. He’s given up 15 runs in his last two starts, taking his ERA from 3.23 to 4.75. He’s still striking out a ton of guys, so that’s not the issue. Poor command has been. It seems some patience will be required of his fantasy owners.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Cubs have lost nine of their last 11 games against the Mets and are winless at 0-6 in their last six games in New York. The Mets are also 5-1 in deGrom’s last six starts when he pitches the first game of a series. On the other side, The Cubs have dropped all four of Lackey’s last four starts on Monday.
MONDAY MLB PREDICTION: NEW YORK METS -128