Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets predictions, Apr 17, 2026

Apr 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On April 17, 2026, the Chicago Cubs will host the New York Mets in what promises to be a compelling matchup at Wrigley Field. The Cubs come into this game with a decent recent form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 contests. Their performance has been bolstered by a solid batting lineup and improved pitching depth, making them a formidable opponent at home.

Conversely, the New York Mets find themselves in a challenging position, having lost all of their last 5 matches. This slump has raised concerns over their batting consistency and overall team morale. Despite the talent on their roster, the Mets will need to find a way to regain form against a Cubs team that has shown resilience and adaptability.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.7 for the Cubs and 2.24 for the Mets, reflecting the Cubs’ favored status in this contest. Our model predicts a 58% chance of a home win for Chicago, with a 42% probability for the Mets to steal the victory.

In conclusion, while the Cubs have the advantage given their recent performances, the unpredictability of baseball always leaves room for surprises. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and the outcome remains uncertain.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-16T17:52:03+00:00.

Chi Cubs
56.7%		 NY Mets
43.3%

Outrights of MLB New York Mets: 6.48% Chicago Cubs: 4.64%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.68 2.18
MarathonBet 1.72 2.27
WilliamHill 1.67 2.2

Latest Results

15.04.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs – 2:11
14.04.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs – 4:10
13.04.26 Philadelphia Phillies – Chicago Cubs – 13:7
12.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 7:6
11.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:4		 15.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – New York Mets – 8:2
14.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – New York Mets – 2:1
13.04.26 Los Angeles Dodgers – New York Mets – 4:0
12.04.26 New York Mets – Athletics Baseball – 0:1
11.04.26 New York Mets – Athletics Baseball – 6:11

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 2.
  • Chi Cubs has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • NY Mets has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Chi Cubs will win today’s game, with odds of 1.69.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 81:101. (average 4.1:5.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chi Cubs won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 45:51. (average 5:5.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.09.25 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 5:8
    24.09.25 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 10:3
    23.09.25 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 7:9
    11.05.25 New York Mets – Chicago Cubs – 6:2
    10.05.25 New York Mets – Chicago Cubs – 5:6

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 18 11 7 91:91 0.611
    2 Minnesota Twins 19 11 8 103:86 0.579
    3 Athletics 18 10 8 72:79 0.556
    4 New York Yankees 19 10 9 86:76 0.526
    5 Cleveland Guardians 19 10 9 75:81 0.526
    6 Los Angeles Angels 20 10 10 105:98 0.500
    7 Baltimore Orioles 18 9 9 77:78 0.500
    8 Texas Rangers 18 9 9 73:64 0.500
    9 Detroit Tigers 18 9 9 74:62 0.500
    10 Seattle Mariners 19 8 11 76:69 0.421
    11 Houston Astros 19 8 11 105:114 0.421
    12 Toronto Blue Jays 18 7 11 68:93 0.389
    13 Kansas City Royals 18 7 11 56:69 0.389
    14 Boston Red Sox 18 7 11 77:86 0.389
    15 Chicago White Sox 19 6 13 60:100 0.316

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 18 14 4 105:59 0.778
    2 San Diego Padres 18 12 6 85:67 0.667
    3 Atlanta Braves 19 12 7 106:62 0.632
    4 Arizona Diamondbacks 19 11 8 83:87 0.579
    5 Cincinnati Reds 19 11 8 64:77 0.579
    6 Pittsburgh Pirates 19 11 8 95:76 0.579
    7 Milwaukee Brewers 18 10 8 91:75 0.556
    8 St.Louis Cardinals 18 10 8 80:97 0.556
    9 Chicago Cubs 18 9 9 94:75 0.500
    10 Washington Nationals 19 9 10 107:117 0.474
    11 Miami Marlins 19 9 10 88:86 0.474
    12 Philadelphia Phillies 18 8 10 72:97 0.444
    13 New York Mets 19 7 12 65:79 0.368
    14 San Francisco Giants 19 7 12 58:82 0.368
    15 Colorado Rockies 18 6 12 72:81 0.333

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.24 (28.63%)

    2. New York Yankees: 9.5 (6.74%)

    3. New York Mets: 9.88 (6.48%)

    4. Philadelphia Phillies: 10.88 (5.89%)

    5. Atlanta Braves: 12.36 (5.18%)

    6. Chicago Cubs: 13.8 (4.64%)

    7. Seattle Mariners: 14 (4.58%)

    8. Milwaukee Brewers: 16.76 (3.82%)

    9. Toronto Blue Jays: 19 (3.37%)

    10. Detroit Tigers: 21 (3.05%)

    11. Pittsburgh Pirates: 22.2 (2.89%)

    12. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (2.79%)

    13. Texas Rangers: 23 (2.79%)

    14. San Diego Padres: 23.4 (2.74%)

    15. Boston Red Sox: 26 (2.46%)

    16. Cincinnati Reds: 30.2 (2.12%)

    17. Houston Astros: 36 (1.78%)

    18. Kansas City Royals: 36 (1.78%)

    19. Arizona Diamondbacks: 41.4 (1.55%)

    20. San Francisco Giants: 44.2 (1.45%)

    21. Cleveland Guardians: 56 (1.14%)

    22. Tampa Bay Rays: 81 (0.79%)

    23. Miami Marlins: 100.2 (0.64%)

    24. Athletics: 101 (0.63%)

    25. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.51%)

    26. St.Louis Cardinals: 130.2 (0.49%)

    27. Washington Nationals: 180.2 (0.36%)

    28. Los Angeles Angels: 201 (0.32%)

    29. Colorado Rockies: 280.2 (0.23%)

    30. Chicago White Sox: 401 (0.16%)

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