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Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs (36-39) host Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (35-38) on Friday in a series opener, with first pitch at 2:20 PM ET.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Chicago play New York.
When is Cubs vs. Mets and when does it start?
Where to watch Cubs vs. Mets
The Cubs and Mets will take to the field at Wrigley Field for this matchup on June 21, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MARQ.
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Cubs Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cubs have won 52.8% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (19-17).
Chicago is 19th in MLB play with 73 home runs. They average one per game.
The Cubs rank 21st in MLB with a .370 slugging percentage.
Chicago has the 13th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.86).
The Cubs have the 17th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.276).
Mets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Mets have been underdogs in 35 games this season and won 15 (42.9%) of those contests.
New York’s 83 home runs rank ninth in Major League Baseball.
The Mets rank 13th in the majors with a .399 team slugging percentage.
New York pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.13 ERA this year, which ranks 20th in MLB.
Mets pitchers have a 1.302 WHIP this season, 22nd in the majors.
Cubs Starter Recent Performance: Shota Imanaga
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Cardinals | June 15 | 7.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| at Reds | June 9 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | June 4 | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| at Brewers | May 29 | 4.1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Pirates | May 18 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Mets Starter Recent Performance: José Quintana
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | June 15 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| at Phillies | June 9 | 3.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | June 2 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| vs. Dodgers | May 28 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| at Guardians | May 22 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Shota Imanaga (7-1) gets the starting nod for the Cubs in his 14th start of the season. He’s put together a 1.89 ERA in 76 2/3 innings pitched, with 78 strikeouts.
In his last time out on Saturday, the lefty tossed seven innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 1.89, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 13 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .221 batting average against him.
Bellinger has been key for Chicago with 64 hits, an OBP of .322 plus a slugging percentage of .432.
Christopher Morel is batting .197 this season with a team-high 13 home runs and 41 RBI.
Ian Happ has collected 59 base hits, an OBP of .345 and a slugging percentage of .419 this season.
Mets Key Players to Watch
The Mets will hand the ball to Jose Quintana (2-5) for his 15th start of the season.
The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw six innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up one earned run while allowing two hits.
The 35-year-old has an ERA of 4.98 and 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .264 in 14 games this season.
Lindor is batting .238 with 18 doubles, 12 home runs and 24 walks.
Pete Alonso’s 16 home runs and 42 RBI both pace his team.
Brandon Nimmo is hitting .240 with 13 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 36 walks.
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