New York at Chicago

The New York Mets are going nowhere this year, especially with talk that Reyes and Beltran could both be moved to save cash. And with Wright and Ike Davis on the shelf, the lineup is struggling for runs. The Mets have scored a paltry 13 runs in their last six games, plating about 2 per contest. Chicago has been able to avoid long losing streaks, but haven't been able to put a long winning streak together either, and would like to get the home stand off with a win tonight against the struggling Mets. The Mets are just 5-16 in their last 21 games after allowing 5+ in their previous game, including 1-4 when Niese takes the mound. The Cubs have been strong after a loss where they are now 27-12 in their last 39 after tasting defeat. The Cubs are also working on a perfect 5-0 UNDER mark when facing a losing team. With the Mets in town, they have also delivered a 16-7-3 mark to the UNDER in their last 26. Play on the Cubs and the UNDER in this one.