Cubs vs. Padres Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 7
The San Diego Padres (19-19), led by Jake Cronenworth on a 10-game hitting streak, will meet the Chicago Cubs (21-15) Tuesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs are -165 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 7:40 PM ET on SDPA. Shota Imanaga gets the starting nod for Chicago while Randy Vasquez is San Diego's starter for the contest.
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Cubs vs. Padres Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -165 | +140 | Cubs | Cubs 3, Padres 2 |
Moneyline Insights
- Chicago has won six of the 11 games it was favored on the moneyline this season (54.5%).
- San Diego has been the underdog in 14 games this season and won seven (50%) of those contests.
- The Cubs have won all three games they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -165 or shorter.
- The Padres have a record of 2-3 in games where oddsmakers have them as underogs of at least +140 on the moneyline.
- Chicago has an implied moneyline win probability of 62.3% in this matchup.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | -115 | -105 | Under 9 runs |
Total Insights
- Chicago's games have gone over the total in 16 of its 36 chances.
- Contests with San Diego has gone over the total set by bookmakers in 21 of 38 chances this season.
- The Cubs and their opponents have combined to hit the over four times in their last 10 games with a total.
- In their last 10 matchups with a total posted by sportsbooks, the Padres and their opponents are 7-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Cubs vs. Padres Probable Starting Pitchers
Cubs: Shota Imanaga
- The Cubs will send Imanaga (5-0) to the mound for his seventh start this season.
- The 30-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 0.78, an 8.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .750.
- The Cubs were named the moneyline favorite for three Imanaga starts this season -- they won all of the games.
- Imanaga's six starts have all been wins for his team this season.
- Imanaga's starts with a set total this season have hit the over in two of six contests.
Padres: Randy Vasquez
- Vasquez will get the start for the Padres, his third of the season.
- He has an ERA of 5.87, a 1.67 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.826 in two games this season.
- His team lost his only start as an underdog this season.
- Vasquez's team is 0-2 when he starts this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Vasquez this season, the teams hit the over once.
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Cubs vs. Padres Stats
| Cubs | Padres | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| 9 | 3 | |
| 4.3 | 4.7 | |
| 15 | 21 | |
| .236 | .261 | |
| 18 | 2 | |
| .235 | .240 | |
| 12 | 18 | |
| 38 | 40 | |
| 9 | 6 | |
| 31 | 45 | |
| 6 | 27 |
How to Watch Cubs vs. Padres
- Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- TV: SDPA
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: Wrigley Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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