Thursday MLB 10* Top Play
(MLB) NY Mets vs. Chi Cubs, 04/22/2021 7:40 PM, Score: 3 - 4
Money Line: 104.00 Chi Cubs (Home)
Result: Win
Mets (Lucchesi) @ Cubs (Williams) 7:40 ET
Game# 903-904
Play On: Cubs +108 (10*)

The Mets lefthander Joey Lucchesi has struggled in 2 career starts at Wrigley Field with a 7.20 ERA and 2.00 WHIP. This current Cubs roster has gone an eye-popping 15-23 (.652) during their careers when facing Lucchesi. At the time of this writing, the Cubs are a money line favorite of -112. Since last season, Lucchesi is 1-8 in his team starts as a road favorite of -110 or greater. The Mets bullpen has been shaky this season while recording a cumulative 5.45 ERA and that includes an even worse 7.04 on the road. Since the 2020 season began, the Mets are a terrible 10-18 when facing a team with a losing record.

The Cubs Trevor Williams is 3-1 in his career team starts versus the Mets and with a stellar 2.42 ERA. During 2 home starts this season Williams has registered a shiny 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP during 11.0 innings pitched. The Cubs have endured their fair share of offensive struggles this season but that hasn’t been the case when going up against lefthanded starting pitchers. The Cubs are 4-0 versus southpaw starters this season while averaging 7.5 runs scored per game.

Nic Lentz is slated to be the home plate umpire for this game. Since 2019, home teams have gone 32-10 (.762) when Lentz was calling balls and strikes. Bet on the Cubs for a 5* money line wager.