Final Score: Mets 3 - Cubs 8
Friday, September 5, 1997 at 4:33 AM ET

Mets @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mets
76-62 Rating 1506
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
52%
48%
Projected margin: New York Mets +0.3
Cubs
57-83 Rating 1456
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mets Cubs
All-time wins 240 230
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.5 4.3
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Mets Cubs
Games played 138 140
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.2
Avg runs conceded 4.3 4.7
Win percentage 55% 41%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 52%