Mets vs. Cubs Prediction for Tuesday [5/23/23]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 3:36 AM ET | First published: May 22, 2023, 5:34 PM ET

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Mets vs. Cubs Prediction for Tuesday [5/23/23]

The Chicago Cubs square off with the New York Mets in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, commencing at 7:40PM ET.

Drew Smyly (4-1, 2.86 ERA) will get the ball for the Cubs, while the Mets are going with Tylor Megill (5-2, 3.88 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Mets vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Mets vs. Cubs

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Mets-Cubs MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 53% chance of winning against the Mets.

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Mets vs. Cubs Current Odds

Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-175), Mets -1.5 (+155)
Moneyline: Cubs -115, Mets +100
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are +1.5 underdogs against the Mets, with -175 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Mets (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +155.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mets at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Mets vs. Cubs

Run Line: Cubs +1.5 @ -175 via DraftKings Sportsbook (65% probability)
Moneyline: Cubs @ -115 via BetMGM (53% probability)
Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Mets vs. Cubs Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Mets-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Mets vs. Cubs on Tuesday May 23, 2023.

Mets vs. Cubs 2023

Tuesday's game between the Cubs and Mets at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 7:40PM ET.

Who: New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
Date: Tuesday May 23, 2023
Time: 7:40PM ET / 4:40PM PT
Venue: Wrigley Field

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