The Chicago Cubs should be well-rested for Wednesday’s doubleheader opener. Two of Chicago’s last three games have been rained out, so it'll be playing for just the second time since Saturday.
The New York Mets could be without Juan Soto following his early exit last night, and my Cubs vs. Mets predictions are taking advantage of that.
Find out more in my MLB picks for June 24.
Who will win Cubs vs Mets today: Cubs (-126)
The Chicago Cubs have been streaky all season and are on another hot stretch, winning seven of 10 — including Tuesday’s series opener against the New York Mets. The Mets have lost three straight and five of seven.
New York's bullpen worked more than five innings last night and has a doubleheader today, so starter Nolan McLean needs to go deep. He’s gone past five just twice in his last three starts, and McLean has a 6.75 ERA late in games with a .294 average against.
The Cubs are favored, but at the upper limit of when I’d take them. If it gets to -130, I’d cut bait.
COVERS INTEL: Batters are hitting 80 points higher against McLean late in games with an OPS increase of 90 points. 
Cubs vs Mets Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (-115)
The Cubs were being coy about their pitchers for the doubleheader, but finally announced Javier Assad will start the opener.
He’s coming off back-to-back strong starts, and the Cubs' pen has pitched four innings since Saturday. Chicago has been hitting, but the last thing a hot team wants is to sit out days.
New York has scored three or fewer runs in five of the last nine games. The offensive boost the Mets hoped to get from Francisco Lindor’s return for the first time since April 22 got muted when Juan Soto left Tuesday’s game with back trouble.
Play this down to 8.
- ML/RL bets: 23-28, -2.05 units
- Over/Under bets: 29-26, +2.04 units
Cubs vs Mets weather
Sunny skies and temps in the mid-80s ensure no weather delay today. The hot weather could add some more pop to balls, but the wind of 10 mph shouldn't play too much of a factor.
Cubs vs Mets odds
- Moneyline: Cubs -124 | Mets +106
- Run line: Cubs +1.5 (-290) | Mets -1.5 (+215)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-124) | Under 8.5 (-158)
Cubs vs Mets trend
The Chicago Cubs have hit the game total Under in seven of their last nine away games (+4.85 Units / 50% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Cubs vs. Mets.
How to watch Cubs vs Mets and game info
| Location | Citi Field, Flushing, Queens |
| Date | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:10 p.m. ET |
| TV | MARQ, SNY |
| Cubs starting pitcher | Javier Assad (5-1, 3.89 ERA) |
| Mets starting pitcher | Nolan McLean (4-4, 3.67 ERA) |
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