The Chicago Cubs (24-31) will visit the San Diego Padres (26-30), Friday at 9:40 PM ET, in the first game of a four-game series. The starting pitchers are Michael Wacha (5-1) for the Padres, and Jameson Taillon (0-3) for the Cubs.
Bookmakers have made the Padres a decent moneyline favorite (-173) at home over the Cubs (+144). The contest has a total set at 8.5.
Padres vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
San Diego Padres (-1.5)
Moneyline
Padres (-173)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Padres vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Friday, June 2, 2023
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSSD
- Location: San Diego, California
- Stadium: PETCO Park
Padres Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Manny Machado | 10-Day Injured List | Hand |
Luis Campusano | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
Seth Lugo | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
Luís Garcia | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
Nabil Crismatt | 15-Day Injured List | Hip |
Adrian Morejon | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Eguy Rosario | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
Drew Pomeranz | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Robert Suarez | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Cubs Injury Report
Name | Status | Injury |
---|---|---|
Cody Bellinger | 10-Day Injured List | Knee |
Nick Burdi | 15-Day Injured List | Appendix |
Brad Boxberger | 15-Day Injured List | Forearm |
Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Adrian Sampson | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Justin Steele | Day-to-day | Forearm |
Last Time Out: Padres and Cubs
The Padres won their most recent game against the Marlins yesterday by a 10-1 score. Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI to lead them offensively. Joe Musgrove picked up the win on the strength of six innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out three.
The Cubs lost to the Rays Friday, with Mark Leiter Jr. registering the loss while throwing 1/3 of an inning, giving up three earned runs on two hits while striking out one. Nico Hoerner went 1-for-3 to lead the Cubs’ offense.
Betting Trends
Padres Betting Records and Team Stats
The Padres have entered the game as favorites 35 times this season and won 18, or 51.4%, of those games. San Diego is 8-6 this season when entering a game favored by -173 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.4% chance of a victory for the Padres. So far this season, San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in 19 of their 56 games with a total. The Padres have an ATS record of 27-29-0 in 56 games with a spread this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Juan Soto | 56 | .259 (80) | .421 (2) | .492 (39) | 4.1% (45) | 21.9% (90) | 21.5% (1) |
Xander Bogaerts | 55 | .257 (82) | .345 (58) | .398 (103) | 3% (92) | 18.7% (57) | 10.6% (59) |
Fernando Tatis Jr. | 36 | .253 (-) | .305 (-) | .481 (-) | 5.4% (-) | 19.8% (-) | 7.2% (-) |
Jake Cronenworth | 55 | .206 (151) | .325 (97) | .371 (129) | 2.6% (108) | 24.2% (110) | 13% (21) |
Ha-Seong Kim | 50 | .235 (124) | .332 (89) | .373 (126) | 2.6% (108) | 23.8% (106) | 12.4% (31) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won in 11, or 40.7%, of the 27 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Chicago has been victorious three times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least +144 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 41% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago and their opponents have gone over in 29 of their 55 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs have an against the spread record of 29-26-0 in 55 games with a line this season.
Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
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Nico Hoerner | 47 | .285 (35) | .336 (78) | .395 (109) | 1.8% (134) | 11.1% (8) | 6.5% (132) |
Dansby Swanson | 54 | .265 (69) | .362 (33) | .412 (93) | 2.1% (124) | 21.8% (89) | 12.8% (24) |
Ian Happ | 54 | .278 (44) | .394 (11) | .418 (91) | 1.7% (137) | 25% (113) | 16.1% (7) |
Patrick Wisdom | 48 | .213 (145) | .300 (136) | .525 (18) | 7.8% (4) | 36.1% (162) | 10.6% (59) |
Seiya Suzuki | 41 | .293 (24) | .385 (16) | .487 (40) | 3.4% (67) | 24.1% (108) | 12.6% (28) |
Padres vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Padres to win (-173 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go under the total (8.5 runs).