Mets vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 26 June 2026
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 12:40PM | Published: Jun 24, 2026, 7:39PM
The New York Mets will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citi Field on Friday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.
Freddy Peralta (5-6, 4.83 ERA) will start on the mound for the Mets, while the Cubs are going with Matthew Boyd (2-1, 6.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mets vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's NY Mets vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Mets a 53% chance of beating the Cubs at Citi Field.
Mets vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.87, Cubs $1.95
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.53), Cubs -1.5 ($2.60)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 Mets at $1.87 and the Cubs at $1.95.
The Mets are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.53 available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.60.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mets (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Mets vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Mets vs Cubs best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Mets vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Mets vs Cubs game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the NY Mets vs Cubs game.
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Mets vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Cubs at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday 26 June 2026
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Cubs predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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