The New York Mets will host the Chicago Cubs for the finale of a four-game set at Citi Field. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Cubs-Mets prediction and pick.

New York will look to complete the impressive four-game sweep over the previously red-hot Cubs on Thursday night. The Mets have completely shut down this Cubs lineup as Chicago registered just seven runs through the first three games of the series. New York's offense has come alive with 14 runs scored through the first three games of this series as well. Chicago will hope to salvage the series and get out of New York as quickly as possible.

Here’s how sportsbooks have set the Cubs-Mets odds.

MLB Odds: Cubs-Mets Odds

Chicago Cubs +1.5 (-197)

New York Mets -1.5 (+172)

Over 7 Runs (-130)

Under 7 Runs (+110)

Why The Cubs Could Cover The Spread

The Cubs can't be pleased with the way this series has gone through the first three games. They brought a five-game winning streak in behind some elite offensive production. The bats have gone ice-cold for Chicago against one of the best starting rotations in baseball. It has truly been a tale of two stories for the Cubs, as they're 24-10 at Wrigley Field and 14-20 on the road.

The Cubs are scoring 4.51 runs per game this season, which is good for 13th in the majors. After a slow start to the season, this number has been rapidly climbing as guys like Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, and Anthony Rizzo have really gotten going. The pitching staff is allowing 3.99 runs per game, which is the 10th-best mark in baseball.

Chicago will turn to right-hander Kyle Hendricks as they look to salvage the series. Hendricks registered a quality start on Saturday as he held the St. Cardinals to two runs over six innings of work. He struck out two batters, walked one, and gave up three hits. Although the Cubs veteran right-hander has allowed 19 home runs on the season, he has been on a tear recently. Hendricks is 6-0 with a 2.93 ERA over his last six outings.

Why The Mets Could Cover The Spread

The Mets are currently in first place in the National League East and seem to be running away with the division in a sense. Every other team is struggling to stay over .500 while the Mets just continue to win games behind their elite pitching staff. New York allows just 3.48 runs per game, which is the second-best mark in the majors. They only score 3.88 runs per game and win most of their games by slim margins.

New York is a bit unhealthy at the moment with guys like Michael Conforto and Jeff McNeil on the injured list. Their return to the lineup will certainly help, but the Mets know that their identity is focused around keeping runs off the board. They only allow 2.12 runs per game at Citi Field this season, which is the best mark in the majors by a mile and a half.

New York will turn to yet another dominant start in Marcus Stroman in an attempt to complete the sweep. Stroman has arguably been the most consistent starter behind Jacob deGrom. The veteran right-hander has delievered between six and seven innings in each of his last seven starts. He has allowed three or fewer runs and owns a 2.49 ERA during that stretch as well.

Final Cubs-Mets Prediction & Pick

I like the Mets' chances of completing the four-game sweep over the visiting Cubs. Chicago hasn't been very good on the road this season in general. Although Kyle Hendricks has pitched well of late, he has struggled to limit the long ball. New York isn't a long ball club, but one mistake can be the difference against them. The Mets don't allow runs behind stellar pitching and defense, which is the most sustainable formula for success in baseball. The success has been contagious, Marcus Stroman will come out and throw a gem of his own.

FINAL PICK: New York Mets ML (-122)