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The Chicago Cubs (13-10) and San Diego Padres (13-13) will clash on Thursday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 PM ET. On the mound for the Padres will be Seth Lugo (2-1), opposed by the Cubs’ Hayden Wesneski (1-1).
Despite playing away from home the Padres are at -138 to win, compared to the Cubs at +118. The contest has an over/under set at 8.5.
Padres vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
San Diego Padres (-1.5)
Moneyline
Padres (-138)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Padres vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, April 27, 2023
- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: MARQ
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Padres Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Engel | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Luis Campusano | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| David Dahl | 10-Day Injured List | Quadricep |
| Drew Pomeranz | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| José Castillo | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Nabil Crismatt | 15-Day Injured List | Hip |
| Adrian Morejon | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Eguy Rosario | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Robert Suarez | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Yu Darvish | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jameson Taillon | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Cody Bellinger | Paternity List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Padres and Cubs
Betting Trends
Padres Betting Records and Team Stats
The Padres have won eight, or 53.3%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season. San Diego has a record of 7-6, a 53.8% win rate, when favored by -138 or more by sportsbooks this season. The Padres have a 58% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. San Diego’s games have gone over the total in 11 of their 26 chances. In 26 games with a spread this season, the Padres are 12-14-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | 26 | .326 (13) | .414 (13) | .526 (32) | 4.5% (47) | 9.9% (7) | 11.7% (55) |
| Juan Soto | 26 | .178 (173) | .351 (71) | .344 (139) | 3.6% (71) | 25.9% (123) | 21.4% (3) |
| Jake Cronenworth | 26 | .221 (138) | .303 (124) | .453 (64) | 3.0% (83) | 24.2% (106) | 9.1% (88) |
| Trent Grisham | 26 | .195 (167) | .314 (112) | .414 (96) | 3.9% (61) | 28.4% (144) | 14.7% (25) |
| Matt Carpenter | 24 | .239 (-) | .368 (-) | .543 (-) | 5.3% (-) | 28.1% (-) | 15.8% (-) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won in five of the 10 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Chicago has a win-loss record of 4-2 when favored by +118 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 45.9% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Chicago have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 12 of 23 chances this season. The Cubs are 14-9-0 against the spread in their 23 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 23 | .340 (7) | .382 (32) | .466 (55) | 1.8% (135) | 6.4% (2) | 5.5% (146) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 23 | .241 (106) | .315 (108) | .639 (6) | 9.8% (2) | 32.6% (167) | 8.7% (95) |
| Ian Happ | 22 | .293 (33) | .404 (18) | .476 (50) | 2.0% (125) | 24.2% (106) | 16.2% (17) |
| Yan Gomes | 21 | .305 (-) | .311 (-) | .576 (-) | 8.2% (-) | 13.1% (-) | 1.6% (-) |
| Dansby Swanson | 23 | .274 (59) | .396 (19) | .310 (162) | 0.0% (162) | 23.8% (102) | 16.8% (12) |
Padres vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+118). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).