PREVIEW:
Today’s matchup is between the Cubs (38-30) and the Mets (35-25). In the last 10 games the Cubs are (6-4) while the Mets are (8-2).
STARTING PITCHING:
The Cubs are starting Kyle Hendricks RHP, who is (8-4) on the season pitching a 4.46 ERA, 5.65 FIP, .321 OBP, .361 wOBA, .525 SLG, .846 OPS, K% of 17.9%, BB% of 4.6%, 88.3 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.36 WHIP in 74.2 innings pitched.
The Mets are starting Marcus Stroman RHP, who is (6-4) on the season pitching a 2.33 ERA, 3.55 FIP, .274 OBP, .264 wOBA, .324 SLG, .598 OPS, K% of 21.6%, BB% of 5.8%, 90.2 MPH average exit velocity, and a 1.08 WHIP in 77.1 innings pitched.
⚡ EDGE (1 to 10) - METS 7
RELIEF PITCHING:
The Cubs are 4th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching. They have a 2.56 ERA, 3.54 FIP, 3.85 xFIP, K% of 29.0%, BB% of 12.2%, and a 1.21 WHIP.
The Mets are 2th in the Majors in Relieving Pitching. They have a 3.70 ERA, 3.44 FIP, 3.69 xFIP, K% of 26.6%, BB% of 9.1%, and a 1.29 WHIP.
⚡ EDGE - DRAW
HITTING:
The Cubs have a .313 wOBA, .310 OBP, .409 SLG, .719 OPS, 99 wRC+, & 91 HRs.
The Mets have a .305 wOBA, .315 OBP, .379 SLG, .694 OPS, 98 wRC+, & 60 HRs.
vs RHP pitchers on the road the Cubs have a .298 wOBA, .295 OBP, .389 SLG, .684 OPS, & 88 wRC+.
vs RHP pitchers at home the Mets have a .312 wOBA, .332 OBP, .370 SLG, .702 OPS, & 108 wRC+.
⚡ EDGE (1 to 10) - CUBS 4
BALLPARK FACTORS:
The game is being played at Citi Field which has the 23 ranked Park Factor in the Majors. Where 100 is the league average this park has:
Park Factor 96, Runs Scored 96, OBP 102, 2B 99, 3B 93, HRs 101, & SO 89.
BREAKDOWN:
⚾ There’s no doubt the Mets have the best starting pitcher today but the Cubs have much more HR power when it comes to hitting. That said, I like the Mets F5!
💰🔮 My guess at the F5 Mets ML number before checking Mets -115 | Live Line is Mets -130.
