Chicago Cubs defeat New York Mets 9-6: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 9, New York Mets 6
The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Citi Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 15 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Edward Cabrera (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
- Kodai Senga (New York Mets): 3.2 innings, 7 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Francisco Alvarez (New York Mets): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened at New York Mets -1.5 and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 7.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$76.92 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$76.92 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Kodai Senga (New York Mets): over 4.5 strikeouts at -130, finished with 6, a win.
Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Chicago Cubs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 7.5 to 8, and the game went over.
Chicago Cubs and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 41-37 in the 2026 regular season (23-17 at home, 18-20 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 28 of 75 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 40 times and under 34 times, with 1 push.
This result left the New York Mets 34-44 in the 2026 regular season (18-19 at home, 16-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 31 of 76 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 34 times and under 35 times, with 7 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the New York Mets.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and New York Mets?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the New York Mets on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the Chicago Cubs at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.