Two teams that are starting to trend in opposite directions will meet in Chicago tonight as the San Diego Padres, who have won their past two games visit the Chicago Cubs, who have lost their past two games.
Just over 20 games into the season, both of these teams are right in the mix for playoff spots in the National League in the MLB standings. This is the first meeting between these two ballclubs as they are set to meet a total of seven times throughout the MLB schedule.
The first pitch is scheduled for 7:40 pm ET at Wrigley Field. Check out the Padres vs Cubs odds and picks below.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Information
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs
Location of the game: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL,
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:40 pm ET.
How to Watch: MLB.tv
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Odds
Before you head to your favorite sportsbook to make your MLB picks, it is important to check out the Padres vs Cubs odds for tonight’s game.
Moneyline: The Moneyline has the Padres as the underdog at +108 and the Cubs as the favorite with -126 odds.
Run Line: The run line has San Diego sitting at +1.5 with -200 odds and Chicago at -1.5 with +164 odds.
Over/Under Total: The over/under for the contest is currently at 7.5 total runs. The over odds are -128, while the under odds are +104.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The San Diego Padres game plan is quite simple. They need to get starting pitcher Blake Snell going. If they can help Snell out and give him confidence early in this matchup, it could turn around what has been a lackluster start for the Padres pitcher as he has seen himself slip down the MLB player stats ladder for pitchers.
Xander Bogaerts has been electric for San Diego this season. He has five home runs, 12 runs batted in, and a .330 batting average this season. The San Diego Padres are one of the most star-studded MLB teams this season, but their 12-12 record says they have some work to do.
The Chicago Cubs record currently is 12-9, which puts them in a wild card position amongst the MLB teams. Now while they are the favorite in today’s Padres vs Cubs odds, the Cubs find themselves looked at as the middle of the pack in the majority of their MLB games.
They have been hammering the ball as the Cubs have 28 team home runs which is ninth in the MLB. Third baseman, Patrick Wisdom leads the team with nine home runs and 18 runs batted in.
Currently, the Cubs are light on the MLB injury report. They have two pitchers (Adrian Sampson and Davidjohn Herz) who are listed as day-to-day from last week.
Starting Pitchers
Blake Snell (Padres)
This season has been a work in progress for the former All-Star. Snell is currently 0-3 with a 6.00 ERA and a 1.89 WHIP. With Snell starting, it is no surprise why San Diego is the underdog in the Padres vs Cubs odds.
The Padres would like Snell to increase his innings per game as he is averaging 4.5 innings per game.
Justin Steele (Cubs)
Steele has been everything the Cubs could want and more this season. He currently has a 3-0 record in four starts with a 1.44 ERA. He is averaging 6.25 innings per game as he has a 0.88 WHIP. In his last start, he went six innings, allowed one earned run, and registered five strikeouts. Chicago is hoping Steele stays hot as he is flying out of the gate for the Cubs.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Picks and Predictions
Both teams are averaging over 3.8 runs per game this season. Pair that with a bullpen ERA over 3.60 for both teams, and this matchup has all the makings of a slugfest.
The Cubs’ lineup has been firing on all cylinders this season. They have been giving Steele comfortable leads early on in games which have helped his production. Expect the same in this game, as Blake Snell is still working out kinks in his game against a lineup that is averaging over 5.7 runs per game.
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-128)
- Moneyline: Cubs (-126)
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