- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets
- Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Odds/Point Spread: Chicago (-144) New York (+120)
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The New York Mets (34-43) host the Chicago Cubs (40-37) at Citi Field on Wednesday. The Cubs are favored with a moneyline of -144, while the Mets are listed at +120. The total for the game is set at 9 runs, with Shota Imanaga and Sean Manaea slated as the starting pitchers.
The Cubs have hit 118 doubles and 90 home runs this season. With a slugging percentage of .401, they have struck out 636 times, balanced by 338 walks. Chicago averages 4.8 runs per game, ranking 8th in the league. They have also recorded 339 RBIs and 639 hits, showcasing a batting average of .244 and an on-base percentage of .337.
Chicago maintains a K/BB ratio of 2.61 and their pitching staff boasts a WHIP of 1.24. This year, Cubs pitchers have allowed 113 home runs and a total of 345 earned runs, ranking 16th in the league. They have given up 615 hits (8.1 per 9 innings) and carry a team ERA of 4.28 (17th overall), striking out 602 batters while walking 231. Their FIP stands at 4.62 for the season.
The Cubs have used 245 relief pitchers this season, with 30.3% of inherited runners scoring. Their bullpen has achieved 23 holds, ranking 30th in Major League Baseball. Cubs relief pitchers have entered games with runners on base 76 times, with 71 being high-leverage situations. This season, they have completed 11 saves, but failed in 12 of 23 save opportunities, resulting in a save percentage of 47.8% across 49 save situations.
In terms of fielding, the Chicago Cubs have 2,050 putouts, 712 assists, and 31 errors, holding a .989 fielding percentage (6th in the league). They’ve successfully converted 72.3% of balls hit into play for outs across 6,150 innings, ranking them 2nd in Major League Baseball.
Imanaga has pitched 404 innings throughout his career, recording 375 strikeouts with an ERA of 3.50 (157 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.019. He has allowed 336 hits (7.5 per 9 innings) and has issued 76 walks. With a career record of 28-17, Imanaga has a FIP of 3.44, facing 1,610 hitters in the majors.
The Mets have a collective slugging percentage of .372 and score an average of 4.04 runs per game (ranked 26th). They’ve hit 95 doubles, walked 221 times, and scored 311 runs. New York has slugged 82 home runs this year, producing 297 RBIs. They rank 17th in strikeouts with 638 while accumulating 598 hits, posting a batting average of .232 and an OBP of .297.
New York’s pitching staff owns a WHIP of 1.281 and a FIP of 3.90. They’ve allowed 606 hits (ranked 7th in MLB) and given up 342 runs, with a team ERA of 4.08 (311 earned runs). The strikeout to walk ratio sits at 9.10 (695 strikeouts vs. 273 walks). They have permitted 78 home runs and allow 4.49 runs per 9 innings (14th in baseball).
Currently at 20th in the league, the Mets have a save percentage of 59.1%, dispatching 234 relievers this season. Their relievers have navigated 88 high-leverage situations and 79 with runners on base. Out of 51 save opportunities, they recorded 29 holds along with 9 blown saves. Mets relievers entered the game in 22 save opportunities, completing 13 saves while allowing 34.6% of inherited runners to score from 104 instances.
The New York Mets have turned 43 double plays, maintaining a .984 fielding percentage (20th in MLB). They’ve recorded 629 assists, 44 errors, and 2,060 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency stands at 70.0%, ranking 15th in baseball across 6,180 innings.
In his career, Manaea has allowed 1,205 hits and achieved 1,240 strikeouts over 1,299 innings pitched. With a career record of 80-68, he holds a 4.11 ERA and allows 8.3 hits per 9 innings. He has surrendered 593 earned runs, coupled with a WHIP of 1.209 and a FIP of 4.0. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.40, having faced 5,433 hitters throughout his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on New York (+120)
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