New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 19 2026
Use Code WWWC The New York Mets come into this game with a 7–13 record and will take on the Chicago Cubs, who are 10–9, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Mets’ bats have been largely quiet for much of the season so far, with the lineup struggling to put together consistent hits and runs. That kind of cold stretch is exactly what the Cubs’ pitching staff wants to see as they look to take advantage at home and keep New York’s offense from finding any rhythm. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
New York vs. Chicago Game Information
- April 19, 2026
- 2:20 pm EST
- Wrigley Field
- MLB.TV/Marquee Sports Network/SportsNet New York
Chicago Form & Recent Results
Chicago heads into this matchup feeling confident, riding a three-game winning streak and having taken four of their last five games overall going into the second game of their series with the Mets on Saturday. They were especially impressive in Friday’s 12–4 win, where the Cubs’ lineup did damage from the start and never really let up. Moises Ballesteros played a big role in that win, finishing 2-for-2 with a home run, a run scored, and three RBIs, providing both timely hitting and extra-base power when Chicago needed it.
As a team in that game, the Cubs’ offense was relentless as they piled up 14 hits, launched three homers, and totaled 25 bases, though they still left six runners on, showing they had even more chances than the score might suggest. Looking at the season numbers, Ian Happ has been their top home run hitter with five, with Dansby Swanson close behind at four. Nico Hoerner has been the most productive run producer so far, leading Chicago with 20 RBIs, and he’s also setting the tone at the plate with a team-best .342 batting average. Over their last five games, the Cubs are averaging 9.4 runs per game, so their bats are clearly locked in right now and that kind of momentum could put serious pressure on the Mets’ pitching as Chicago tries to keep the hot streak going.
New York Form & Recent Results
New York heads into Sundays game against the Cubs in a rough spot, carrying a nine-game losing streak into the matchup. Things unraveled again on Friday in a 12–4 defeat, when starter Kodai Senga couldn’t settle in and lasted just 3.1 innings. He gave up six hits and six earned runs, issued three walks, and struck out three, putting the Mets behind early and forcing the bullpen to absorb a lot of work. Even though the final score was lopsided, New York’s offense actually found ways to reach base and collect hits, finishing the game with 14 hits overall but it just didn’t translate into enough runs to keep pace with Chicago.
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Throughout the early season, Francisco Álvarez has been one of the few bright spots at the plate. He leads the team in home runs with four and also tops the Mets in batting average at .294, giving them a consistent presence in the lineup. Luis Robert Jr. has added some power as well, sitting second on the team with two homers. When it comes to driving in runs, Bo Bichette has been the most productive, leading New York with nine RBIs this season. Still, the overall trend hasn’t been encouraging lately. Over their last five games, the Mets have allowed an average of 5.4 runs per game, and both their pitching and hitting have looked out of sync at the same time. With the streak growing and confidence slipping, they’re clearly searching for anything that can help them flip the season in a better direction.
Key Stats
- New York’s Francisco Alvarez this season: 4 HRs, 5 RBIs, .294 AVG
- Chicago’s Nico Hoerner this season: 3 HRs, 20 RBIs, .342 AVG
New York vs. Chicago Picks and Prediction
Chicago’s bats have been on a tear over the last few games, and the timing couldn’t be better with the Mets looking shaky defensively. New York hasn’t been able to get much going at the plate lately, and their pitching staff has been under pressure as well. The Mets are set to send left-hander David Peterson to the mound. He’s still looking for his first win of the season, sitting at 0–3 with a 6.41 ERA. Chicago will counter with Javier Assad, who’s 1–1 but has struggled too, posting an 8.10 ERA so far this season. With both starters trying to settle in, this game could come down to which team cleans up the mistakes and gets timely hits. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 13-5.
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