The Mets will play the Cubs on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Mets have a 87.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 97.67.
- Visiting New York Mets - The New York Mets have a 4-8 record as a visiting team, ranking them 5th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 6-5 record as a home team. They rank 4th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The New York Mets currently stand 21st (71) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 6th (110) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The New York Mets are 10th (95) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 15th (81) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The New York Mets . Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs have won their last 4 games.
- Team Records - The New York Mets have a 7-14 Overall record (6.5 GB National East Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 11-9 Overall standing (1.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Mets be facing the Cubs on Sunday...(Arrrgh!)
The Mets be walkin' the plank with a dismal record of 7-14...(Shiver me timbers!)
If ye be brave enough, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game...(Ye best be careful!)
The Cubs be holdin' a strong record of 11-9, ready to plunder...(Aye aye, Captain!)
The odds be stacked against the Mets, but never count out a pirate's luck...(Ye never know what might happen!)
So gather ye crew, review the odds below, and place yer bets...(May the winds be in yer favor!)
Best Mets at Cubs Odds
| Underdog New York Mets | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Mets | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Mets are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -110 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +155 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Mets are +1.5 -190 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Mets
Cubs
4/19/26 2:20pm EDT | +115-140 |
- New York Mets bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for New York Mets is 46.51%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $71.43 at -140 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 58.33%.
New York Mets at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Mets
Cubs
First Team to Score
4/19/26 2:20pm EDT | -140+110Bet |
Mets
Cubs
To Extra Innings
4/19/26 2:20pm EDT | Yes +725No -1200Bet |
Mets
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/19/26 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
NYM at CUB 4/19/26 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet |
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Mets
Total Runs
NYM at CUB 4/19/26 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1253.5 u -105Bet |
New York Mets & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
New York Mets World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Mets | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cubs | +1100 Bet |
New York Mets & Chicago Cubs Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Cubs | 14 | 9 | 0.609 | +2.0 | 9-5 | 5-4 | 124 | 87 | +37 | W7 | 8-2 |
| New York Mets | 7 | 16 | 0.304 | +9.0 | 3-7 | 4-9 | 75 | 102 | -27 | L12 | 0-10 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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