MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets (April 18, 2026)
The New York Mets (7-13) face the Chicago Cubs (10-9) at Wrigley Field on Saturday at 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Freddy Peralta is the probable pitcher for the Mets, while Jameson Taillon is the probable pitcher for the Cubs. The Cubs are favored to win at -122, while the Mets are at +102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -119 and UNDER at -101.
- The Mets (+158) have a 7-13 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (-192) hold a record of 8-11.
- The Mets have a 9-10-1 O/U record this season (meaning nine games have gone over the total runs line, 10 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 12-6-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mets are averaging 3.5 runs per game this season (T26th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +2.1 more at 5.6 runs (4th).
- In the field, the Mets are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (20th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (11th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Mets are at .229 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .255 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 22 (T8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Mets have managed 14 (T27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Mets have recorded 66 RBIs to rank 26th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 94 RBIs to rank 8th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 3.89 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Mets have an ERA of 4.21 (20th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded 179 this season, ranking T10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 161.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .231 against the Cubs this season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Mets' opponents are at .242 (19th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 5-5-10 | 4-2-3 | 1-3-7 | 5-3-6 | 0-2-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Cubs | 3-4-12 | 2-2-6 | 1-2-6 | 2-2-9 | 1-2-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 6-10-4 | 3-5-1 | 3-5-3 | 4-7-3 | 2-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 2-7-1 |
| Cubs | 9-6-4 | 5-3-2 | 4-3-2 | 7-3-3 | 2-3-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 8-12 in Mets games this season. The Cubs have a 12-7 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a lopsided 12-4 victory against the Mets at Wrigley Field yesterday. Nico Hoerner dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 2 RBIs.
