Now this is a fun series. The Cubs and Mets, two of the top teams in the National League in the early going, are bringing out the measuring sticks. There is no better way to figure out where you stand than playing the best teams in the league.
After a 7-2 New York victory on Friday, the Cubs picked up a tight 6-5 victory Saturday to even the series. Sunday’s winner walks away feeling like they’re on top of the world. It’s only appropriate that these two hot teams run out their two hottest pitchers in this one.
The Mets enter as -130 home favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. The run total is set at 8. Let’s take a look at the best bets for Sunday’s game.
Picks and Predictions
First 3 Innings Under 1.5 Total Runs (+185)
Like I said, these are two extremely hot pitchers. Griffin Canning, a scrap heap offseason pickup for the Mets, has allowed one run or less in his last four trips to the bump. Matthew Boyd has a 2.74 ERA in his 15 starts since leaving Detroit.
Though these are two great offenses, the pitching will likely win out early in a day game after an intense night game.
Juan Soto 1+ Home Runs (+475)
Reports of Juan Soto’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. After signing the largest contract in MLB history this offseason, Soto’s April scuffles have been the subject of much talk show debate.
Now he’s scorched five home runs in May, including three over his last three games. Boyd presents a tough matchup, but when one of the best hitters in baseball gets hot, you ride the train.
