Mets vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 9 August 2023
Last updated: Aug 8, 2023, 11:15PM | Published: Aug 7, 2023, 11:57PM
The New York Mets take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Citi Field on Wednesday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.60 ERA) will get the ball for the Mets, while the Cubs are going with Jameson Taillon (6-6, 5.36 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Mets vs Cubs, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Mets vs Cubs
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's NY Mets-CHI Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 53% chance of beating the Mets at Citi Field.
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Mets vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mets $2.15, Cubs $1.74
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.74), Cubs -1.5 ($2.15)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Mets at $2.15 and the Cubs at $1.74.
The Mets are 1.5-run underdogs against the Cubs, with odds of $1.74 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the favourite Cubs (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.15.
The Over/Under for Mets vs Cubs is set at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Mets vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $2.15 with PointsBet
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.74 with PointsBet (58% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 9 at $1.83 with PointsBet (53% probability)
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While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mets to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Mets vs Cubs: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of NY Mets vs CHI Cubs on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the NY Mets vs CHI Cubs game at Citi Field.
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Mets vs Cubs: Preview
The game between the Mets and Cubs at Citi Field is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday 9 August 2023
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
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