Cubs vs Mets Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 25, 2025, 11:40PM | Published: Sep 24, 2025, 7:29PM
The Chicago Cubs will face the New York Mets in Game of the League Series at Wrigley Field on Friday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
Shota Imanaga (9-7, 3.37 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Mets are going with Nolan McLean (4-1, 1.27 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Mets game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cubs vs NY Mets MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 52% chance of beating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Mets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.95, Mets $1.87
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.59), Mets -1.5 ($2.45)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.95 and the Mets at $1.87.
The Cubs are 1.5-run underdogs against the Mets, with odds of $1.59 available at TAB.
For the favourite Mets (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.45.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 58% of the time.
Cubs vs Mets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Mets -1.5 at $2.45 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Cubs vs Mets betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Mets -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Cubs vs Mets: Prediction
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Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cubs vs NY Mets match-up.
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Cubs vs Mets: Essential Details
The game between the Cubs and Mets at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets
- Date: Friday 26 September 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs NY Mets predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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