The Chicago Cubs (7-4) and San Diego Padres (6-8) meet Wednesday in the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Petco Park is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Cubs vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Cubs beat the Padres 5-1 on Tuesday while covering as +124 road underdogs. Chicago scored all 5 of its runs in the 5th inning of a 0-0 game and all 5 runs came via HRs: a solo shot from C Yan Gomes, followed by a grand slam from 3B'Christopher Morel.
Padres RHP Joe Musgrove took the loss with 4 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 3 BB and 5 K. The Padres have not strung together back-to-back wins since March 28.