Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Prediction
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AI matchup breakdown
The Chicago Cubs visit the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon with both clubs fighting to stabilize their position in the standings amid a flurry of roster shifts. The Mets enter this contest severely shorthanded on the dirt and in the grass. With Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor on the 10-Day IL, and Christian Arroyo listed as day-to-day, New York’s defensive depth is under immense pressure. The Cubs face their own hurdles, as the pitching staff is missing Matthew Boyd, Hunter Harvey, and Edward Cabrera. Offensively, the Mets will rely heavily on whether star Juan Soto, currently day-to-day with his .299 average and 17 home runs, can provide protection for Bo Bichette, who leads the club with 44 RBIs. Defensively, the game hinges on Nolan McLean, who carries a 3.67 ERA and 97 strikeouts. McLean must navigate a depleted infield to keep the Cubs off the basepaths. Watch the opening innings closely to see if the Cubs’ hitters can exploit the Mets' defensive gaps created by the absence of Lindor. Early pressure on McLean could force a fragmented Mets bullpen into action sooner than desired. Our tracked record on prior meetings between these teams is 0-1.
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Matchup at a glance
- Sport: MLB
- Away: Chicago Cubs
- Home: New York Mets
- Kickoff: 6/24/2026, 5:11:00 PM
Our tracked record on Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets
0-1 on prior settled picks involving these teams.
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