The Chicago Cubs (22-17) visit the New York Mets (25-14) in the second game of their 3-game series Saturday at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cubs vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Juan Soto is one of the best hitters in the world, so the New York Mets signed him to a 15-year, $765 million contract in the offseason. Soto struggled at the start of this year, but his Statcast analytics suggested positive regression, which has hit in a big way.

Juan Soto and Kyle Tucker will be among the stars on display when the New York Mets face the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET, at Citi Field. The Mets rank ninth in MLB with a .252 batting average. Cubs pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.01 ERA this year, which ranks 18th in MLB.