Check Out the Match Preview: Cubs vs Mets Game Forecast and Analysis – 6/22/2026

Chicago Cubs

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New York Mets

Chicago Cubs Insights

• Chicago Cubs – Moneyline (-120)
  The Chicago Cubs infield defense projects as the best out of every team today.
  Explain: Defense is an integral part of preventing hits and runs.
• Seiya Suzuki – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (+140/-185)
  Seiya Suzuki hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40.6% — 99th percentile) and is fortunate to face the league’s shallowest CF fences in today’s game.
  Explain: This player’s skill set matches up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to better-than-usual performance.

New York Mets Insights

• Kodai Senga – Over/Under Pitching Outs
  Taking into account both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Kodai Senga is projected to throw 85 pitches in today’s game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 6th-least of all pitchers on the slate today.
  Explain: Pitchers who throw relatively few pitches are more likely to get pulled from the game earlier, record fewer outs, and generate fewer strikeouts.
• MJ Melendez – Over/Under Total Bases
  MJ Melendez is an extreme flyball batter and matches up with the strong outfield defense of Chicago (#3-best of all teams today).
  Explain: This player’s skill set matches up poorly with the opposing team’s defensive strength, which may lead to worse-than-usual performance.