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San Diego Padres Dominate Cubs in Recent Matchup, Hold Top Spot in MLB Standings

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres will face off in the final game of a three-game series, with the season series tied at 2-2. Matt Boyd will start for the Cubs, while Nick Pivetta will take the mound for the Padres. Pivetta has been dominant so far this season with an ERA of 1.59. San Diego is favored to win with a current line of -122. Stay tuned for the outcome of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs +111 | Padres -122
• Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-195) | Padres -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 55%.

Chicago vs San Diego Stats

Chicago Cubs

On Wednesday afternoon, Matt Boyd will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs against the San Diego Padres. Boyd has been solid in his performances this season, with a 1.59 ERA and a 1-1 record in 17 innings. The Cubs are currently enjoying a promising start to the season, winning five straight series and posting dominating wins against teams like the Dodgers. Key players like Kyler Tucker, Nico Horner, and Seiya Suzuki have been performing well at the plate, with Tucker leading the team in home runs and RBIs. However, Suzuki is questionable for the upcoming game due to a wrist injury. Overall, Chicago leads the big leagues in runs scored per game, averaging 6.32, while their pitching has been decent with a 4.37 ERA. With a power ranking of 1, the Cubs are ranked 1 in offense, #17 in defense, and have a record of 11-8 this season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres are set to start Nick Pivetta in the upcoming game against the Cubs. Pivetta has been dominant, with a 1.59 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP in his recent outings. The Padres, who have only lost one series this season, are performing well both offensively and defensively. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill are leading the offense, while the team has an average of 4.88 runs per game and a 2.70 ERA. The Padres are currently ranked 3rd in power rankings and are ranked 8th for offense, 2nd for defense, with a record of 14-3 overall. Against the Cubs, San Diego has a 2-1 record in their last three matchups.

San Diego Padres Dominate Cubs in Recent Matchup, Hold Top Spot in MLB Standings

The Chicago Cubs have experienced a slight downturn recently, recording a 2-3 record in their last five games. Conversely, the San Diego Padres have been dominant and currently hold the top spot in the MLB standings. With an impressive 11-0 record at Petco Park, the Padres have yet to lose a home game this season. They are currently on a five-game winning streak, highlighted by a convincing 10-4 victory over the Cubs on Monday.

On the pitching front, Cubs pitcher Matt Boyd has shown consistency but has room for improvement after allowing three runs in his last outing. The Cubs' bullpen has struggled, with a collective ERA of 5.23. In contrast, Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta has been in top form, giving up only three runs in 17 innings this season, including a shutout performance against the Braves. Pivetta has been particularly impressive in his home starts, not conceding a run in two outings.

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