The Cubs will play the Mets on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:10 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 Chicago Cubs have a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New York Mets is 91.33.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 9-9 record as a visiting team, ranking them 4th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home New York Mets - The New York Mets have a 8-10 record as a home team. They rank 5th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 7th (150) Overall, with the New York Mets ranking 14th (128) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 11th (135) Overall for runs allowed. The New York Mets stand 17th (122) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs won their last game. Meanwhile, the New York Mets lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 19-12 Overall record (0.5 GB National Central Division), with the New York Mets possessing a 15-15 Overall standing (5.5 GB National East Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Cubs fans! The scallywags be heading to New York... to face the sorry Mets on May 2nd in a battle of wits.
Chicago be sailin' in with a mighty fine record of 19-12... while them Mets be flounderin' with a pitiful 15-15 overall record. (Blast!)
If ye be lookin' to make some doubloons, head to SportsBetting3.com... and bet on this game. Review the odds below and place yer bets wisely. Arrr!
Best Cubs at Mets 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 -106 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New York Mets are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -103 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $103 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +155 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the New York Mets are +1.5 -185 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Mets
5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | -110-110 |
- New York Mets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for New York Mets is 52.38%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 52.38%.
Chicago Cubs at New York Mets Prop Bets
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Cubs
Mets
First Team to Score
5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | -155+120Bet |
Cubs
Mets
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | +300+290-135Bet |
Cubs
Mets
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | +135+145+280Bet |
Cubs
Mets
To Extra Innings
5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | Yes +700No -1100Bet |
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Cubs
Mets
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at NYM 5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet |
Mets
Total Runs
CUB at NYM 5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +110Bet |
Adrian Houser
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at NYM 5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | 4.5 o +1254.5 u -165Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ben Brown
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at NYM 5/02/24 1:10pm EDT | 3.5 o -1753.5 u +135Bet |
Chicago Cubs & New York Mets 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.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +2000 Bet | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Mets | +900 Bet | +1200 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & New York Mets 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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| y - New York Mets | 89 | 73 | 0.549 | +9.0 | 46-35 | 43-38 | 768 | 697 | +71 | L1 | 5-5 |
| e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +15.0 | 44-37 | 39-42 | 736 | 669 | +67 | L1 | 6-4 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets 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 Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 1:10 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 Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets 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.