Mets vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 May 2024
Last updated: May 1, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Apr 30, 2024, 11:54PM
The New York Mets will take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citi Field on Thursday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.
The Mets will have José Buttó (0-1, 2.86 ERA) start, up against Shota Imanaga (4-0, 0.98 ERA) for the Cubs.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Mets vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Mets vs Cubs
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's NY Mets-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 51% chance of winning against the Mets at Citi Field.
More: Mets vs Cubs Simulated 10,000 Times
Mets vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mets $2.00, Cubs $1.80
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.57), Cubs -1.5 ($2.40)
- 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, TAB currently has the Mets at $2.00 and the Cubs at $1.80.
The Mets are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.57 currently available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.40.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Mets vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $2.00 with (1.5% edge)
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.57 with TAB (63% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
These Mets vs Cubs betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mets to win is our preferred option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Mets vs Cubs: Prediction
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Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs CHI Cubs game at Citi Field.
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Mets vs Cubs: Preview
The match-up between the Mets and Cubs at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 9:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our NY Mets vs CHI Cubs predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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