Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets predictions, Apr 19, 2026

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Chi Cubs

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As the Chicago Cubs prepare to host the New York Mets on April 19, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent forms that could heavily influence the outcome. The Cubs have shown they are in solid shape, securing victories in four of their last five matchups. This surge in form indicates a growing confidence, which they will seek to leverage at Wrigley Field.

In stark contrast, the Mets are struggling, having lost all of their past five games. This downward trend could affect their morale and performance on the field, making it crucial for them to regain composure quickly.

Tactically, the Cubs may exploit the Mets’ vulnerabilities by capitalizing on their opponents’ misfortunes while employing a high-pressure strategy that has brought them recent success. Meanwhile, the Mets will need to tighten their defensive strategies and improve their offensive output if they are to turn their fortunes around.

Bookmakers currently favor the Cubs with odds of 1.84 for a home win, reflecting a 53.7% probability of victory according to predictive models, compared to the Mets’ 46.3% chances of an away win. With a predicted scoreline of 5-3, this match promises to be a critical clash as both teams vie for momentum in the early MLB season. Ultimately, while the Cubs enter as favorites, the unpredictable nature of baseball ensures that no outcome can be taken for granted.

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 2026-04-18T19:52:03+00:00.

Chi Cubs
52.3%
NY Mets
47.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

Outrights of MLB New York Mets: 6.23% Chicago Cubs: 4.64%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.92 2
WilliamHill 1.8 2

Latest Results

18.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 4:2
17.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 12:4
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
18.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 4:2
17.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 12:4
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

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 9 and 15).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 3.
  • Chi Cubs is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • NY Mets has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Recently, NY Mets has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Chi Cubs will win today’s game, with odds of 1.84.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chi Cubs won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 84:102. (average 4.2:5.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chi Cubs won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 54:55. (average 5.4:5.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 4:2
    17.04.26 Chicago Cubs – New York Mets – 12:4
    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

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 19 11 8 92:96 0.579
    2 New York Yankees 21 12 9 103:82 0.571
    3 Texas Rangers 20 11 9 87:70 0.550
    4 Los Angeles Angels 21 11 10 113:98 0.524
    5 Cleveland Guardians 21 11 10 83:89 0.524
    6 Detroit Tigers 21 11 10 88:73 0.524
    7 Minnesota Twins 21 11 10 108:93 0.524
    8 Athletics 21 11 10 87:103 0.524
    9 Baltimore Orioles 20 10 10 85:86 0.500
    10 Boston Red Sox 20 8 12 79:90 0.400
    11 Seattle Mariners 21 8 13 78:79 0.381
    12 Houston Astros 21 8 13 111:126 0.381
    13 Toronto Blue Jays 19 7 12 71:99 0.368
    14 Chicago White Sox 21 7 14 75:109 0.333
    15 Kansas City Royals 21 7 14 71:96 0.333

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 19 15 4 112:60 0.789
    2 Atlanta Braves 20 13 7 115:62 0.650
    3 San Diego Padres 20 13 7 90:77 0.650
    4 Cincinnati Reds 21 13 8 71:82 0.619
    5 Arizona Diamondbacks 20 12 8 89:90 0.600
    6 Milwaukee Brewers 20 12 8 103:82 0.600
    7 Pittsburgh Pirates 20 12 8 100:77 0.600
    8 St.Louis Cardinals 19 11 8 89:101 0.579
    9 Chicago Cubs 20 11 9 110:81 0.550
    10 Washington Nationals 21 9 12 118:134 0.429
    11 Miami Marlins 21 9 12 95:98 0.429
    12 San Francisco Giants 21 9 12 75:93 0.429
    13 Philadelphia Phillies 19 8 11 72:106 0.421
    14 Colorado Rockies 20 7 13 76:90 0.350
    15 New York Mets 21 7 14 71:95 0.333

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.23 (28.75%)

    2. New York Yankees: 9.5 (6.74%)

    3. New York Mets: 10.28 (6.23%)

    4. Philadelphia Phillies: 11.08 (5.78%)

    5. Atlanta Braves: 11.76 (5.45%)

    6. Chicago Cubs: 13.8 (4.64%)

    7. Seattle Mariners: 14 (4.58%)

    8. Milwaukee Brewers: 16.76 (3.82%)

    9. Toronto Blue Jays: 20 (3.2%)

    10. Detroit Tigers: 20 (3.2%)

    11. Pittsburgh Pirates: 22.2 (2.89%)

    12. San Diego Padres: 22.4 (2.86%)

    13. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (2.79%)

    14. Texas Rangers: 23 (2.79%)

    15. Boston Red Sox: 26 (2.46%)

    16. Cincinnati Reds: 30.2 (2.12%)

    17. Houston Astros: 41 (1.56%)

    18. Kansas City Royals: 41 (1.56%)

    19. Arizona Diamondbacks: 41.4 (1.55%)

    20. San Francisco Giants: 48.2 (1.33%)

    21. Cleveland Guardians: 51 (1.26%)

    22. Tampa Bay Rays: 67 (0.96%)

    23. Miami Marlins: 100.2 (0.64%)

    24. Athletics: 101 (0.63%)

    25. St.Louis Cardinals: 120.2 (0.53%)

    26. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.51%)

    27. Los Angeles Angels: 151 (0.42%)

    28. Washington Nationals: 180.2 (0.36%)

    29. Colorado Rockies: 280.2 (0.23%)

    30. Chicago White Sox: 401 (0.16%)

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