Chicago Cubs defeat New York Mets 4-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 2, Chicago Cubs 4
The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 6 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after five innings. The Chicago Cubs scored 3 runs in the sixth inning, the most by either team in an inning. They outscored the New York Mets 3-1 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Freddy Peralta (New York Mets): 5.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Mark Vientos (New York Mets): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Carson Kelly (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-1, 1 home run, 3 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 underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
New York Mets and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 7-14 in the 2026 regular season (3-6 at home, 4-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it ten straight losses for the New York Mets.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 11-9 in the 2026 regular season (6-5 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 7 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 5 times, with 1 push. That made it four 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 Sunday, April 19, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the New York Mets at home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.