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The San Diego Padres (12-12) will visit the Chicago Cubs (12-9), Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series. On the hill for the Cubs will be Justin Steele (3-0), opposed by the Padres’ Blake Snell (0-3).
The Cubs (-125) are moneyline favorites at home over the Padres (+106). The game’s total is set at 8.
Cubs vs. Padres Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-125)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -106)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Padres
- Game Day: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Stadium: Wrigley Field
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jameson Taillon | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
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 |
| José Castillo | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Drew Pomeranz | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nabil Crismatt | 15-Day Injured List | Hip |
| Eguy Rosario | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Robert Suarez | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Adrian Morejon | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Yu Darvish | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Padres
The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 7-5 Tuesday, with Yu Darvish getting the win while pitching 5 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on two hits while striking out five. Matt Carpenter went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI to lead the Padres’ offense.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have entered the game as favorites 11 times this season and won seven, or 63.6%, of those games. Chicago has entered four games this season favored by -125 or more, and won each of those games. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cubs have a 55.6% chance to win. Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 12 of 21 chances this season. The Cubs are 13-8-0 ATS in their 21 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 21 | .355 (5) | .400 (19) | .473 (53) | 2.0% (126) | 7.0% (2) | 6.0% (138) |
| Cody Bellinger | 21 | .300 (29) | .380 (38) | .550 (21) | 5.4% (23) | 14.1% (26) | 9.8% (89) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 21 | .256 (88) | .310 (120) | .679 (4) | 10.7% (2) | 33.3% (170) | 6.0% (138) |
| Ian Happ | 20 | .307 (24) | .418 (11) | .507 (36) | 2.2% (112) | 23.1% (103) | 16.5% (11) |
| Dansby Swanson | 21 | .299 (31) | .413 (16) | .338 (145) | 0.0% (161) | 25.0% (117) | 16.3% (12) |
Padres Betting Records and Team Stats
The Padres have been victorious in four of the nine contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, San Diego has been victorious two times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least +106 or worse on the moneyline. The Padres have an implied victory probability of 48.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. San Diego and their opponents have gone over in 11 of their 24 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Padres are 11-13-0 against the spread in their 24 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | 24 | .330 (10) | .417 (15) | .545 (23) | 4.9% (40) | 9.7% (7) | 11.7% (58) |
| Juan Soto | 24 | .198 (164) | .381 (36) | .383 (112) | 3.9% (61) | 23.3% (106) | 23.3% (1) |
| Jake Cronenworth | 24 | .231 (125) | .319 (108) | .462 (61) | 3.3% (74) | 23.1% (103) | 9.9% (87) |
| Trent Grisham | 24 | .205 (160) | .313 (114) | .434 (80) | 4.2% (51) | 28.1% (142) | 13.5% (39) |
| Matt Carpenter | 23 | .238 (-) | .377 (-) | .548 (-) | 5.7% (-) | 26.4% (-) | 17.0% (-) |
Cubs vs. Padres Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Cubs will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-125). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (8 runs).