Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Betting Odds Analysis, Lines and Pick

The Chicago Cubs get a visit from the San Diego Padres in MLB baseball betting action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.

Chicago hands the ball to starter Mike Montgomery in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-3 mark on the year. San Diego counters with Jhoulys Chacin, who will try to quiet the fans and the Cubs bats at the same time.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.1-3.1 win for the Cubs. 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 35-34 heading into this matchup, while the San Diego Padres sit at 28-43 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs San Diego injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 13-rated Chicago Cubs and the league No. 25-ranked San Diego Padres, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Chicago has baseball's No. 16-rated offensive output, at 8.07 hits per game. The San Diego Padres average 7.55 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. 12-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Padres own the No. 25 mark in runs allowed.