MLB wagering interest swings to the San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs battle on Wednesday at Wrigley Field as the Cubs try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
The match puts starter Miguel Diaz for the San Diego Padres on the hill facing Eddie Butler for the Chicago Cubs. Diaz brings a 1-1 mark to the game, while Butler is 3-2 to date on the season.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cubs to win this game 4.7-2.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Cubs sport a record of 36-34 heading into this matchup, while the San Diego Padres sit at 28-44 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs San Diego injuries news.
This game puts the Chicago Cubs, most recently No. 13 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the San Diego Padres, who rate a No. 25 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Chicago has baseball's No. 17-rated offensive output, at 8.09 hits per game. The San Diego Padres average 7.51 hits per game, good for No. 30 on the list.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Chicago has the No. 10-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Padres own the No. 24 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Mike Montgomery shut down the Padres in their last game, striking out 4 in a 4-0 shutout over San Diego in baseball action at Wrigley Field.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego home to Detroit, Friday, June 23rd
Chicago at Miami, Thursday, June 22nd