Chicago Cubs defeat New York Mets 12-4: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 4, Chicago Cubs 12
The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 12-4 on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 16 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 8 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sean Manaea (New York Mets): 4.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets): 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Edward Cabrera (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Nico Hoerner (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 8 runs.
Did New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 16 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 6.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Mets at +129 and the Chicago Cubs at -155. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Cubs a 58% favorite. The Chicago Cubs won as the favorite at -155: $64.52 profit on a $100 bet.
New York Mets and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 7-13 in the 2026 regular season (3-6 at home, 4-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it nine straight losses for the New York Mets.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 10-9 in the 2026 regular season (5-5 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 4 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for New York Mets and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the New York Mets at home on Saturday, April 18, 2026.