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San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 6, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET

Venue: Wrigley Field — Chicago, Illinois

Article updated May 6, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs are set to face off in a three-game series starting on Monday night in Chicago. The Padres are coming off a strong performance,

Game outlook

The San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs are set to face off in a three-game series starting on Monday night in Chicago. The Padres are coming off a strong performance, sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road over the weekend, while the Cubs won their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Padres previously took two out of three games from the Cubs in their first series of the season. Yu Darvish will start on the mound for the Padres, with Justin Steele starting for the Cubs. Chicago is currently favored to win, with a line of -115. This information was published before the conclusion of Sunday's games for both teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres +102 | Cubs -115

Spread: Padres +1.5 (-225) | Cubs -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 53%.

San Diego Padres

San Diego's baseball team won their fourth consecutive game by defeating the Diamondbacks in the middle game of their road series Saturday night. They currently have a record of 18-19 this season and are ranked 5th in offense, scoring an average of 5.08 runs per game. The team is also ranked 22nd in defense, allowing an average of 4.58 runs per game to be scored against them. Yu Darvish is scheduled to start the upcoming game as he looks to improve his record of 1-1 with a 3.45 ERA. To get more out of your sports betting experience, consider using our sportsbook promo codes.

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Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs narrowly secured a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers, maintaining a strong position in the NL Central standings. Key players such as Patrick Wisdom, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner contributed to the win with multiple hits and runs. Pitcher Jameson Taillon delivered an impressive performance, earning the win with six scoreless innings. Hector Neris closed the game for his sixth save. Justin Steele is set to return from injury for his second start of the season with promising stats. The Cubs currently have a power ranking of 16 and rank 9th in offense, averaging 4.79 runs per game. In their upcoming game against the San Diego Padres, the Cubs look to continue their success.

San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs Riding High on Winning Streaks.

The San Diego Padres have been on a strong winning streak lately, winning four consecutive games by a total score of 32-8 going into Sunday. The addition of Arraez to their lineup has added another skilled batter to their roster, which could have significant implications moving forward, especially with the Miami Marlins seemingly giving up. Despite dealing with injuries to key players such as Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, the Chicago Cubs have performed well. There are reports that these players could return to the lineup this week, further strengthening the team. With Steele back in the rotation, the Cubs have a solid home record of 11-4 as of Sunday. This gives them an advantage over the visiting team and familiarity with Darvish should allow them to capitalize and secure a victory in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Padres vs Cubs archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Padres vs Cubs matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Diego Padres+100 → -103Moved
  • Moneyline · Chicago Cubs-117 → -110Moved
  • Spread · San Diego Padres+1.5 (-210) → +1.5 (-212)Moved
  • Spread · Chicago Cubs-1.5 (+175) → -1.5 (+180)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

San Diego Padres
91-71 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Chicago Cubs
89-73 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-06T10:14:36.348Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Chicago Cubs narrowly secured a victory against the Milwaukee Brewers, maintaining a strong position in the NL Central standings. Key players such as Patrick Wisdom, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner contributed to the win with multiple hits and runs. Pitcher Jameson Taillon delivered an impressive performance, earning the win with six scoreless innings. Hector Neris closed the game for his sixth save. Justin Steele is set to return from injury for his second start of the season with promising stats. The Cubs currently have a power ranking of 16 and rank 9th in offense, averaging 4.79 runs per game. In their upcoming game against the San Diego Padres, the Cubs look to continue their success.

The San Diego Padres have been on a strong winning streak lately, winning four consecutive games by a total score of 32-8 going into Sunday. The addition of Arraez to their lineup has added another skilled batter to their roster, which could have significant implications moving forward, especially with the Miami Marlins seemingly giving up. Despite dealing with injuries to key players such as Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, the Chicago Cubs have performed well. There are reports that these players could return to the lineup this week, further strengthening the team. With Steele back in the rotation, the Cubs have a solid home record of 11-4 as of Sunday. This gives them an advantage over the visiting team and familiarity with Darvish should allow them to capitalize and secure a victory in this matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-10Chicago Cubs 2 · San Diego Padres 10
  • 2024-04-09Chicago Cubs 5 · San Diego Padres 1
  • 2024-04-08Chicago Cubs 8 · San Diego Padres 9
Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Diego Padres defeated Chicago Cubs 6-3

San Diego Padres defeated Chicago Cubs 6-3 on May 6, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. San Diego Padres' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 6-2. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Diego Padres +1.5 (-212) spread, San Diego Padres covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MackintoshTotal · Under 7 (-110)Loss
  • BtTotal · Under 7 (-110)Loss
  • SfdanMoneyline · San Diego Padres +104Win
  • RcMoneyline · Chicago Cubs -118Loss
  • PremierPicksTotal · Under 7 (-110)Loss