Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Prediction & Picks - MLB
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Prediction:
Cubs -1.5
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by Dan Angell in MLB Picks
The Chicago Cubs (21-15 SU, 22-14 ATS) host the San Diego Padres (19-19 SU, 19-19 ATS) in the second game of the teams' three-game set. San Diego has proven itself a streaky team, boasting a streak of five wins in six games after dropping five in a row. The Padres have been consistently inconsistent, which is why they've landed themselves with a .500 record.
These teams excel at scoring, as the Padres rank second in the majors in runs scored and the Cubs rank sixth. Chicago also leads the majors in triples, a sign of smart baserunning on the Cubs' part and an ability to use their field. Wrigley Field, being the oldest stadium in the National League, lends itself to weird bounces far more often than modern facilities. The Cubs have taken full advantage, which is one reason why they boast a 12-5 record on the North Side of Chicago in 2024.
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.574 | 162 | 93 | 69 |
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0.512 | 162 | 83 | 79 |
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Chicago Cubs - San Diego Padres Key Points
- The Cubs have alternated unders and overs in each of their past six starts.
- The Padres’ past 11 wins have all been by at least two runs.
- The Padres are 5-4 this year against the NL Central.
- The Cubs have not lost consecutive home games this season.
Our Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Prediction
The Cubs might have a great offense, but they probably don't need it in this game. Shota Imanaga has proven lights out in his first year in Chicago, as the Cubs have won all six of his starts and given him the win on five occasions. Only once has he allowed more than two earned runs in a start, and he's held three of his six opponents to no runs.
Randy Vasquez hasn't been anywhere near as consistent for San Diego. He's been tagged for at least four runs in both of his two starts, and while one wasn't his fault, he seems to be clearly the second-best of the two starting pitchers. Throw in that Chicago tends not to waste its chances when it gets someone on base, and it seems clear that the matchup really doesn't favor San Diego here. Our prediction for San Diego vs. Chicago is Cubs -1.5.
Prediction:
Cubs -1.5
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