Mets vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 May 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 5:09PM | Published: May 1, 2024, 8:37PM
The New York Mets will play the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citi Field on Friday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
The Mets will have Adrian Houser (0-3, 8.37 ERA) start, up against Ben Brown (0-1, 4.30 ERA) for the Cubs.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Mets vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Mets vs Cubs
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's NY Mets-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 51% chance of winning against the Cubs at Citi Field.
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Mets vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.85, Cubs $1.91
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.50), Cubs -1.5 ($2.54)
- 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 $1.85 and the Cubs at $1.91.
The Mets are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.50 currently available at TAB.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.54.
The Over/Under for Mets vs Cubs 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 analytics model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Over.
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Mets vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $1.91 with (0.2% edge)
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB (64% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)
Today's Mets vs Cubs best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Mets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Mets vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of NY Mets vs CHI Cubs on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the NY Mets vs CHI Cubs match-up at Citi Field.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Mets vs Cubs: Preview
The match-up between the Mets and Cubs at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 3:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday 3 May 2024
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
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