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In the second game of a three-game series at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs (13-9) play the San Diego Padres (12-13), Wednesday at 7:40 PM ET. On the hill for the Cubs will be Drew Smyly (2-1), opposed by the Padres’ Michael Wacha (2-1).
With moneyline odds of -109 for the Cubs and -109 for the Padres, this could be a close contest. The total for this contest is 8.5.
Cubs vs. Padres Odds
Run Line
Chicago Cubs (-1.5)
Moneyline
Cubs (-109)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Cubs vs. Padres
- Game Day: Wednesday, April 26, 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 |
| Ethan Roberts | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Codi Heuer | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Cody Bellinger | Paternity List | Personal |
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 |
| Adrian Morejon | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Robert Suarez | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Eguy Rosario | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Yu Darvish | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
Last Time Out: Cubs and Padres
Yesterday, the Cubs claimed a 6-0 victory over the Padres, with Justin Steele (5.1 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 5 K) registering the win for the Cubs. Yan Gomes went 4-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive showing. Blake Snell (5.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 5 K) picked up the loss for the Padres.
Betting Trends
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have won seven, or 63.6%, of the 11 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Chicago has a record of 8-4 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -109 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 52.2% chance of a victory for the Cubs. Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 12 of 22 chances this season. The Cubs are 14-8-0 ATS in their 22 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | 22 | .347 (7) | .390 (24) | .480 (49) | 1.9% (133) | 6.7% (2) | 5.7% (146) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 22 | .250 (99) | .318 (108) | .663 (5) | 10.2% (2) | 34.1% (175) | 8.0% (108) |
| Ian Happ | 21 | .295 (31) | .411 (15) | .487 (47) | 2.1% (123) | 23.2% (104) | 16.8% (12) |
| Yan Gomes | 20 | .309 (-) | .316 (-) | .582 (-) | 8.8% (-) | 12.3% (-) | 1.8% (-) |
| Dansby Swanson | 22 | .288 (40) | .412 (13) | .325 (155) | 0.0% (163) | 23.7% (108) | 17.5% (10) |
Padres Betting Records and Team Stats
The Padres have won in four of the nine contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, San Diego has come away with a win four times in nine chances when named as an underdog of at least -109 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Padres have a 52.2% chance of walking away with the win. San Diego and their opponents have hit the over in 11 of their 25 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 25 games with a line this season, the Padres have a mark of 11-14-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | 25 | .330 (11) | .421 (8) | .538 (26) | 4.7% (44) | 10.3% (7) | 12.1% (50) |
| Juan Soto | 25 | .188 (173) | .367 (53) | .365 (126) | 3.7% (66) | 24.3% (113) | 22.4% (1) |
| Jake Cronenworth | 25 | .220 (147) | .305 (125) | .439 (74) | 3.2% (74) | 23.2% (104) | 9.5% (88) |
| Trent Grisham | 25 | .198 (170) | .310 (118) | .419 (93) | 4.0% (58) | 28.0% (143) | 14.0% (30) |
| Matt Carpenter | 24 | .239 (-) | .368 (-) | .543 (-) | 5.3% (-) | 28.1% (-) | 15.8% (-) |
Cubs vs. Padres Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Cubs vs. Padres is the Cubs (-109 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the under on 8.5 runs.