Mets Gear Up for Showdown Against Cubs at Citi Field: Betting Odds Favor Away Team
As the Mets prepare to host the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field, the betting world is abuzz with predictions and odds that favor the visiting team slightly. The upcoming game, part of the regular season's group phase, has attracted considerable attention from bettors and fans alike, with the moneyline odds indicating a tight contest between these two storied franchises.
The latest betting data reveals that the Cubs are currently favored with odds of -115 compared to the Mets' -105 across several bookmakers, including MGM and DraftKings. This slight edge to the Cubs reflects their recent performances and possibly public sentiment leaning towards an away victory. However, it's worth noting that both teams have been assigned similar opening odds, highlighting how evenly matched they are perceived to be.
In terms of total runs expected in the game, bookmakers have set the line at 7.5 with varying odds for over or under this total. For instance, DraftKings offers +100 for over 7.5 runs, indicating a slight trend upwards from their opening odds of -102. This suggests that bettors are anticipating a relatively high-scoring affair between these two teams.
The run line market also presents an interesting angle for bettors, with the Mets given a 1.5 run advantage by most bookmakers. Odds for the Mets covering this spread range from -170 to -185, reflecting confidence in their ability to keep the game close if not win outright.
Betting consensus shows a significant lean towards the Cubs in terms of moneyline bets, with 88 percent of bets favoring them over just 12 percent for the Mets. Conversely, there's a majority preference for over on total runs with 67 percent betting on more than 7.5 runs being scored during the game.
These betting trends and odds provide a fascinating backdrop to what promises to be an exciting matchup between two teams eager to assert their dominance early in the season. Fans looking forward to catching this clash can tune into SNY on May 1st at 23:10 UTC at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens.