PREVIEW: Cubs at Mets NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Chicago Cubs visit the New York Mets on Thursday night at Citi Field, aiming to build on a series win against the last-place club in the National League East. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. under clear skies, with temperatures around 78 degrees. The Cubs (42-37) enter the game at .532, holding third place in the NL Central after taking two of three in the current series. Chicago won Tuesday’s matchup 9-6, then played to a 4-4 tie Wednesday in a game suspended due to weather — a result not counted in the standings. The Mets (34-45) sit 11 games under .500 and 12 ½ games back in the division. Players to watch: Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been productive in the series, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBIs in Tuesday’s win. Over his last 10 games, he has hit .308 with two homers and seven RBIs. Swanson is 7-for-24 against Mets pitching this season. Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez matched Swanson’s Tuesday output, going 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. He has three homers and seven RBIs in his past six games, though he is batting .222 over that span. Series history: The Cubs have dominated the season series, winning four of five meetings. Chicago outscored New York 12-4 on April 17, then took two of three at Wrigley Field in April. The Mets’ lone win came on April 18, 2-1. Recent form: Chicago is 7-3 in its past 10 games, including wins in four of five road contests. The Cubs have scored at least eight runs in five of those victories. The Mets have lost seven of their last 10, dropping three of four at Philadelphia before the series with Chicago. Betting outlook: According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Cubs are projected to win 7-4. Chicago is a -1.5 favorite, and the over/under is set at eight runs. Pitching matchup: Neither team has announced a probable starter. The Cubs’ Edward Cabrera earned the win Tuesday, allowing two earned runs over five innings. The Mets’ bullpen, led by Cionel Pérez, has a 4.85 ERA over the past week. Looking ahead: The Cubs travel to Milwaukee on Friday for a three-game series against the Brewers, then return home to host San Diego. The Mets open a three-game home stand against Philadelphia on Friday before heading to Toronto and Atlanta.