Padres vs Cubs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

In the third game of a four-game set at PETCO Park, the Chicago Cubs (25-32) face the San Diego Padres (27-31), Sunday at 5:30 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Ryan Weathers (1-3) for the Padres, and Marcus Stroman (5-4) for the Cubs.

Oddsmakers expect a close matchup between the Padres (-112 to win) and the Cubs (-106). The total for this contest is set at 8.5.

Padres vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line

San Diego Padres (-1.5)

Moneyline

Padres (-112)

Total

8.5 Runs (Over: -111, Under: -109)

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When, Where, at What Time is Padres vs. Cubs

Game Day: Sunday, June 4, 2023
Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
TV Channel: BSSD
Location: San Diego, California
Stadium: PETCO Park

Padres Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Nelson Cruz	10-Day Injured List	Hamstring
Seth Lugo	15-Day Injured List	Calf
Luís Garcia	15-Day Injured List	Oblique
Nabil Crismatt	15-Day Injured List	Hip
Luis Campusano	60-Day Injured List	Thumb
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
Rougned Odor	Day-to-day	Groin

Cubs Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Cody Bellinger	10-Day Injured List	Knee
Justin Steele	15-Day Injured List	Forearm
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

Last Time Out: Padres and Cubs

Yu Darvish (7.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 9 K) picked up the win in the Padres’ 6-0 victory over the Cubs yesterday. Fernando Tatis Jr. led the way offensively, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI. Drew Smyly (5.2 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 4 K) was handed the loss for the Cubs.

Betting Trends

Padres Betting Records and Team Stats

The Padres have been favorites in 37 games this season and won 19 (51.4%) of those contests. San Diego has a record of 18-17 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -112 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Padres, based on the moneyline, is 52.8%. San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in 19 of their 58 games with a total this season. The Padres are 28-30-0 ATS in their 58 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Juan Soto	58	.256 (87)	.422 (2)	.487 (41)	4% (45)	21.9% (88)	21.9% (1)
Xander Bogaerts	57	.252 (96)	.337 (76)	.388 (117)	2.9% (99)	18.9% (59)	10.3% (64)
Fernando Tatis Jr.	38	.258 (-)	.307 (-)	.509 (-)	6.3% (-)	19.9% (-)	6.8% (-)
Ha-Seong Kim	51	.244 (107)	.342 (64)	.387 (119)	2.6% (109)	23.5% (104)	12.8% (23)
Jake Cronenworth	57	.203 (156)	.318 (109)	.361 (142)	2.5% (112)	24.3% (109)	12.6% (26)

Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats

The Cubs have been chosen as underdogs in 29 games this year and have walked away with the win 12 times (41.4%) in those games. This season, Chicago has been victorious 12 times in 28 chances when named as an underdog of at least -106 or worse on the moneyline. The Cubs have an implied victory probability of 51.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 29 of 57 chances this season. The Cubs have posted a record of 30-27-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Nico Hoerner	49	.282 (34)	.338 (74)	.388 (117)	1.8% (137)	10.7% (8)	7.1% (115)
Dansby Swanson	56	.276 (47)	.372 (20)	.433 (85)	2.4% (115)	21.6% (86)	12.8% (23)
Ian Happ	56	.267 (60)	.381 (15)	.401 (105)	1.6% (141)	25% (114)	15.6% (10)
Patrick Wisdom	49	.207 (151)	.293 (145)	.512 (21)	7.6% (4)	35.9% (163)	10.3% (64)
Seiya Suzuki	43	.280 (39)	.374 (18)	.465 (57)	3.3% (71)	25.8% (121)	12.6% (26)

Padres vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for this matchup is the Padres to win (-112 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go under the total (8.5 runs).