MLB Picks · June 24, 2026
Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets
Strong Lean🐶 Dog of the Day
Cubs ML
+100
73
/ 100
Starting Pitchers
Chicago Cubs · Away
Javier Assad
New York Mets · Home
Nolan McLean
AI Analysis
The Cubs are 41-37 with a 7-3 L10 record, a blistering offense over the last 10 games (6.7 R/G), and multiple hot hitters including Pete Crow-Armstrong (.441 L14 AVG) and Seiya Suzuki (.367 L14 AVG). Assad (ERA 3.89, WHIP 1.00) has been sharp, while McLean (ERA 3.67, WHIP 1.09) is respectable but the Mets are 34-44 and 4-6 in L10 on a 3-game losing streak. The Cubs' superior recent form and offensive firepower give them a meaningful edge, and at even money (+100) there's positive betting value.
Concerns
- •Assad has low K/9 (25 K in 44 IP) — can he miss bats if Cubs go deep?
- •McLean has been solid (ERA 3.67, WHIP 1.09) and a capable stopper
- •Juan Soto (.965 OPS, .370 L14) is a massive threat for the Mets
- •Mets offense vs RHP (.230/.668) is weak but Soto can change a game alone
- •Cubs Nico Hoerner is ice-cold (.158 L14)
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