
How to Watch Mets vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - May 9
Updated May. 9, 2025 3:23 p.m. ET
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Kyle Tucker and the Chicago Cubs hit the field on Friday at Citi Field against Clay Holmes, who is starting for the New York Mets. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET.
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Mets vs. Cubs Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
- TV: Watch on MLB Network, SNY, MARQ
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Mets vs. Cubs Prediction
- Score Prediction: Mets 5, Cubs 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8 runs
- Win Probabilities: Mets 52%, Cubs 48%
Mets vs. Cubs Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8.5 | -111 | -109 | 5-2 NYM |
| 6/22/2024 | Mets | -1.5 | 11 | -123 | +104 | 8-1 CHC |
| 6/21/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 8 | -154 | +130 | 11-1 NYM |
| 5/2/2024 | Mets | -1.5 | 8 | -115 | -105 | 7-6 NYM |
| 5/1/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -119 | -101 | 1-0 CHC |
| 4/30/2024 | Mets | -1.5 | 7 | -125 | +106 | 4-2 NYM |
| 4/29/2024 | Mets | -1.5 | 7.5 | -147 | +123 | 3-1 CHC |
| 8/9/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -118 | -101 | 4-3 NYM |
| 8/8/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9.5 | -137 | +116 | 3-2 CHC |
| 8/7/2023 | Mets | -1.5 | 9 | -113 | -107 | 11-2 NYM |
Mets Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.3 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 3.93 |
| K/9 | 8 |
Mets Player Insights
- Not only does Pete Alonso lead the Mets in hitting with his .328 average, he also is their foremost power hitter with nine home runs and 34 RBI.
- Alonso's home runs put him 10th in MLB, and he ranks first in RBI.
- Juan Soto is batting .261 with nine doubles, seven home runs and 29 walks.
- Soto is 34th in homers and 79th in RBI on the season.
- Francisco Lindor has seven doubles, seven home runs and 12 walks while hitting .287.
- Brandon Nimmo is hitting .212 with six doubles, seven home runs and 12 walks.
Mets Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | @ Cardinals | L 6-5 | Blade Tidwell vs Erick Fedde |
| May 4 | @ Cardinals | L 5-4 | Tylor Megill vs Andre Pallante |
| May 5 | @ Diamondbacks | W 5-4 | Griffin Canning vs Ryne Nelson |
| May 6 | @ Diamondbacks | L 5-1 | David Peterson vs Zac Gallen |
| May 7 | @ Diamondbacks | W 7-1 | Kodai Senga vs Merrill Kelly |
| May 9 | Cubs | - | Clay Holmes vs Jameson Taillon |
| May 10 | Cubs | - | Tylor Megill vs Shota Imanaga |
| May 11 | Cubs | - | Griffin Canning vs Matthew Boyd |
| May 12 | Pirates | - | David Peterson vs Paul Skenes |
| May 13 | Pirates | - | Kodai Senga vs Mitch Keller |
| May 14 | Pirates | - | Clay Holmes vs Bailey Falter |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.2 |
| HR | 17 |
| ERA | 2.87 |
| K/9 | 7 |
Cubs Player Insights
- Tucker paces the Cubs with nine home runs and 31 runs batted in, while recording a team-high batting average of .284.
- In all of the majors, Tucker ranks 10th in homers and sixth in RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong's nine home runs are a team-high total.
- Crow-Armstrong ranks 10th among all batters in the big leagues in home runs, and 14th in RBI.
- Carson Kelly is hitting .348 with two doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 18 walks.
- Ian Happ is hitting .274 with nine doubles, three home runs and 23 walks.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | @ Brewers | W 6-2 | Jameson Taillon vs Jose Quintana |
| May 4 | @ Brewers | L 4-0 | Shota Imanaga vs Freddy Peralta |
| May 5 | Giants | W 9-2 | Matthew Boyd vs Landen Roupp |
| May 6 | Giants | L 14-5 | Colin Rea vs Justin Verlander |
| May 7 | Giants | L 3-1 | Ben Brown vs Robbie Ray |
| May 9 | @ Mets | - | Jameson Taillon vs Clay Holmes |
| May 10 | @ Mets | - | Shota Imanaga vs Tylor Megill |
| May 11 | @ Mets | - | Matthew Boyd vs Griffin Canning |
| May 12 | Marlins | - | Colin Rea vs Cal Quantrill |
| May 13 | Marlins | - | Ben Brown vs Valente Bellozo |
| May 14 | Marlins | - | Jameson Taillon vs Max Meyer |
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