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Padres Aim to Secure Series Win Against Cubs With Dylan Cease on the Mound

The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Chicago Cubs in the third game of their National League series, with the Padres currently holding a 1-0 lead after a 6-3 victory in the first game. The Padres will be sending Dylan Cease to the mound, while the Cubs will counter with Hayden Wesneski. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:20 EST at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Padres are favorites to win, with the current betting line at San Diego -123.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -123 | Cubs +106
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+128) | Cubs +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 55%.

San Diego vs Chicago Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are currently second in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 5.5 games. They have a 2.5 game lead on the Diamondbacks in third place. The Padres have won five of their last six games and hope to maintain their momentum. They recently defeated the Cubs with a 6-3 win, led by starting pitcher Yu Darvish. Key players include Fernando Tatis Jr., Jurickson Profar, and Jake Cronenworth. Manny Machado is expected to return to the lineup after sitting out one game. The team's power ranking is 12, with a strong offense averaging 5.08 runs per game, but a defense ranked #21 allowing an average of 4.71 runs against them. Overall, the Padres have a record of 19-20 this season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

Cody Bellinger has returned to the lineup for Chicago after being removed from the IL, although he is not yet pain-free. Christopher Morel hit his team-leading eighth home run against San Diego in the first game of the series, but it was not enough to secure a win for the Cubs. Morel leads the team in RBIs with 23 and has been hitting .220 while filling in at DH. Michael Busch follows closely behind in home runs with six and has added 18 RBIs while hitting .254. Nico Hoerner leads the team in hits with 38 but has only hit one home run so far. Cody Bellinger returns to the lineup with five home runs and 17 RBIs. Hayden Wesneski, the right-hander, has a 0.54 ERA in his fifth appearance and third start of the year, with 14 strikeouts and three walks in 16.2 innings pitched. The Chicago Cubs have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 9th for offense and 17th for defense, with a record of 22-15. San Diego went 1-2 against Chicago in their last three matchups. Be sure to check out exciting betting opportunities and promos.

San Diego Padres Look to Extend Winning Streak With Top Pitcher Leading the Way

The San Diego Padres are set to send out their top starting pitcher for this game, making them the favored team in this matchup. Dylan Cease has maintained an impressive 2.55 ERA over 42 innings pitched this season, with a notable 48 strikeouts. In comparison, Chicago's starter Wesneski has only recently transitioned to a starting role and has struggled in his last two games, both resulting in losses for the team. The Cubs will see the return of Cody Bellinger, but his performance has been lackluster thus far. On the other hand, the Padres boast a healthy lineup with stars like Tatis and Machado, as well as strong supporting players. With a recent winning streak of five out of six games, momentum is on San Diego's side, making them the preferred choice for victory in this game. Expect the Padres to come out on top.

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