Cubs vs. Padres Prediction
The Cubs and Padres will open a new series at 9:40 p.m. ET on Friday night when Jameson Taillon will oppose Michael Wacha in the pitching matchup. What’s the smart play when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
959 Chicago Cubs (+140) at 960 San Diego Padres (-165); o/u 8.5
9:40 p.m. ET, Friday, June 2, 2023
Petco Park, San Diego, PA
Cubs vs. Padres Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 71% of bets are on the Padres’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Justin Steele (forearm) might only wind up missing one start. Fantasy managers still have to wait for the Cubs to release the results of an MRI that Steele underwent on Thursday, but it sounds like he’s managed to avoid a potential long-term absence. The 27-year-old southpaw was lifted for precautionary reasons from Wednesday’s start against the Rays due to left forearm tightness. It sounds like there’s a chance he’ll avoid a trip to the injured list altogether.
San Diego Padres DFS SPIN
Fernando Tatis doubled three times and knocked in four runs Thursday as the Padres trounced the Marlins 10-1. Tatis had the second, third, fourth and fifth hardest-hit balls of the game, with only a Jesús Sánchez groundout costing him a clean sweep. He also walked once. Tatis came into this one in a little 5-for-40 slump, though three of those five hits were homers. It’s the first time this year that he’s had three extra-base hits or four RBI in a game. He’s batting .253/.305/.481.
Cubs vs. Padres MLB Betting Trends
Cubs are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings
Cubs are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego
Cubs are 3-13 in their last 16 road games
Padres are 6-13 in their last 19 overall
Cubs vs. Padres MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams, is 32-15-5 in the Cubs’ last 52 games following an off day and is 18-7-1 in their last 26 games versus National League West opponents. On the other side, the under is 4-0 in the Padres’ last four games following a win, is 10-1 in their last 11 home games and is 34-16-1 in their last 51 games overall.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CUBS/PADRES UNDER 8.5