MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Game 1 (June 24, 2026)
The Chicago Cubs (41-37) face the New York Mets (34-44) at Citi Field on Wednesday at 1:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nolan McLean is the probable pitcher for the Mets, while the Cubs' probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The Cubs have a 40-36-2 O/U record this season (meaning 40 games have gone over the total runs line, 36 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Mets have a 35-37-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cubs are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging only 4.1 (26th).
- In the field, the Cubs are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (T15th in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (T15th).
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 Cubs are at .244 (ranking 17th in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .231 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Mets have hit 84 (19th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Cubs have managed 92 (15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Cubs have recorded 348 RBIs to rank 12th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Mets have recorded 303 RBIs to rank 27th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 4.14 this season (15th in the Majors), while The Cubs have an ERA of 4.30 (19th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded an impressive 704 this season, ranking T5th in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Cubs rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording only 612.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .233 against the Mets this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Cubs' opponents are at .239 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 15-16-47 | 9-8-23 | 6-8-24 | 13-8-34 | 2-8-13 | 0-0-0 | 4-0-6 |
| Mets | 19-18-41 | 13-7-17 | 6-11-24 | 17-11-25 | 2-7-16 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 32-24-22 | 20-11-9 | 12-13-13 | 27-14-14 | 5-10-8 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
| Mets | 24-37-17 | 14-18-5 | 10-19-12 | 19-23-11 | 5-14-6 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 46-32 in Cubs games this season. The Mets have a 38-40 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 9-6 victory over the Mets at Citi Field yesterday. Dansby Swanson was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs. The Cubs have now won four straight against the Mets.
