San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 5, 2025 ,

MLB San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Prediction 4/5

The San Diego Padres will play against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This game is set for Saturday, April 05, 2025, and will start at 2:20 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night as these two teams meet on the field.

Padres vs. Cubs Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: 104. The Padres have a strong start to the season with a 7-1 record and a perfect 7-0 home record. Their pitching has been solid, with Nick Pivetta showing good form.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-123). Both starting pitchers have not allowed a run in their first games this season. The Padres have the best ERA in the league, which suggests a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The San Diego Padres have a perfect home record of 7-0 this season.
  • The Chicago Cubs have a strong road record of 5-2 this season.
  • In their recent game against the Cubs, the Padres had more hits (6) than the Cubs (3) but still lost 3-1.
  • Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs hit two home runs in their 10-2 win against the Athletics.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. had two hits and scored two runs in the Padres’ 5-0 win over the Braves.

Padres vs Cubs Preview

The San Diego Padres will visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The game is set to begin at 2:20 PM, under the lights. Fans are eager to see how these teams perform early in the season.

Nick Pivetta will start for the Padres. In his last outing against the Braves, he pitched seven innings without giving up a run. Matthew Boyd will be on the mound for the Cubs. Boyd also had a strong start, pitching five scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks. Both pitchers will aim to keep their zero ERAs intact in this game.

Chicago Cubs: Key Players and Stats

The Chicago Cubs have some strong hitters this season. Kyle Tucker is leading the way with a .308 batting average and four home runs. Seiya Suzuki is also contributing with a .256 average and four home runs as well. Dansby Swanson is another key player for the Cubs. He has a .205 batting average and has hit two home runs so far. Swanson has also driven in six runs. Matthew Boyd is the starting pitcher for the Cubs in this game. In his last outing, Boyd pitched five innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He allowed four hits and struck out five batters without giving up any runs.

San Diego Padres: A Look at the Lineup and Pitching

Fernando Tatis Jr. is having a great start to the season. He has a .433 batting average and has scored seven runs. Tatis Jr. also has one home run and five RBIs. Jackson Merrill is another key player for the Padres. He has a .429 batting average with two home runs. Merrill has driven in eight runs and scored five times. Manny Machado is expected to play despite dealing with a calf issue. He has a .345 batting average and has scored five runs. Machado has two RBIs so far this season. Nick Pivetta is the starting pitcher for the Padres in this game. In his last outing, he pitched seven innings against the Braves without giving up a run. Pivetta allowed only one hit and struck out four batters. The Padres have strong team stats this season. They have a .284 batting average, which ranks fourth. Their pitching is also impressive with a 1.65 ERA, the best in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres are a smart pick for the MoneyLine. They have a strong start with a 7-1 record and are undefeated at home. Nick Pivetta’s performance in his first game was solid, not allowing any runs over seven innings. This gives confidence in their ability to win against the Cubs.

Choosing the Under 7.0 is a good option. Both starting pitchers have not allowed a run in their first games this season. The Padres’ pitching staff has the best ERA in the league, suggesting a low-scoring game. The Cubs have struggled with a higher team ERA, which might limit their scoring chances.

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