Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 24 2026

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets meet on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Citi Field in Queens, New York. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, with coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.

Chicago Brings a Winning Record Into Queens

The Cubs enter this matchup with a 40-37 overall record and a 17-20 road record. Chicago has gone 3-2 over its last five games. The Cubs recently defeated Toronto and Colorado twice while suffering losses to Toronto and Colorado during that same stretch.

Chicago is batting .244 as a team with 366 runs scored, 639 hits, and 90 home runs. The Cubs own a .337 on-base percentage and a .401 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, they have posted a 4.28 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP while recording 602 strikeouts. Opponents are batting .240 against Chicago. The Cubs are also 16-17 in day games.

The biggest strength for Chicago is its offensive consistency. The Cubs hold advantages in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Those offensive numbers have helped them maintain a winning record despite playing below .500 on the road.

New York Hoping to Capitalize at Home

The Mets come into this contest with a 34-43 overall record and an even 18-18 home record. New York has gone 2-3 over its last five games. The Mets recently defeated Philadelphia and Cincinnati but also suffered losses to Philadelphia twice and Cincinnati.

New York is batting .232 as a team with 311 runs scored, 598 hits, and 82 home runs. The Mets have produced a .297 on-base percentage and a .372 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 4.08 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP while recording 695 strikeouts. Opponents are hitting .233 against New York this season. The Mets are also 16-17 in day games.

The strength of New York lies on the mound. The Mets have the better ERA, a lower opponent batting average, and significantly more strikeouts than Chicago. Those pitching advantages have allowed them to remain competitive even though the offense has lagged behind the Cubs in most major categories.

Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction

Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Pick

• Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline

This game projects to be very close, but Chicago gets a slight edge based on the overall offensive profile. The Cubs have scored more runs, collected more hits, hit more home runs, and posted stronger on-base and slugging percentages. While New York owns some pitching advantages, Chicago’s offense has been more productive throughout the season and gives the visitors the edge.

Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Total Pick

• Take the under if the total is set at 8.

I would lean toward the under if the number is set at 8. New York has done a solid job limiting opposing hitters to a .233 batting average, while Chicago’s pitching staff has kept opponents to a .240 average. Even though the Cubs have been the better offensive club, both teams have shown enough pitching effectiveness to keep this game from becoming a high-scoring affair.

Final Score Prediction: Chicago Cubs 4 – New York Mets 3

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.