The Chicago Cubs will look to improve on a 24-6 record when they take on the San Diego Padres, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Monday.
The Chicago Cubs will turn to Jon Lester and his 3-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the San Diego Padres send Cesar Vargas (0-1) to the hill.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.6-2.6 win for the Cubs on Monday. 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 bring a 24-6 record to the battle against the 13-19 Padres. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs San Diego injuries news.
The Chicago Cubs sit at No. 1 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the San Diego Padres sit at No. 23 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting San Diego Padres rank No. 23 at 7.91 hits per game. That compares with the Chicago Cubs No. 8 ranking in that category.
Comparing defensive stats, San Diego owns the No. 12-rated road mark, allowing 3.77 runs per game on the highway. Chicago, on the other hand, rates No. 2 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Padres hope to make more contact than they did in their start against M Harvey, who struck out 10 batters in 4-3 loss on Sunday at PETCO Park.
Chicago needed extra innings to get the job done against the Nationals on Sunday as the Cubs defeated them 4-3 at Wrigley Field.
Next Betting Matchups
San Diego at Chicago, Tuesday, May 10th