Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick and Odds Preview

MLB wagering interest swings to the Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres battle on Thursday at PETCO Park as the Padres try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

Odrisamer Despaigne will take the mound for the San Diego Padres, and he'll carry a 2-2 record into the contest. Kyle Hendricks gets the ball for the Chicago Cubs; he's 0-1 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Chicago Cubs before the first pitch in this match found them as 102 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 7 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.5-3.8 win for the Cubs on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

20-21 San Diego battles the Cubs, currently with a 22-17 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Chicago injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 29-rated San Diego Padres and the league No. 22-ranked Chicago Cubs, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, San Diego owns the No. 13 ranking for hits at 8.56 per game. By contrast, the Chicago Cubs are rated No. 18 in the same category at 8.38 per game.

Chicago brings the No. 14-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Padres's No. 27-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Chicago looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Padres, a 3-2 final on Wednesday in support of Tsuyoshi wada at PETCO Park.

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