The San Diego Padres (12-13) and Chicago Cubs'(13-9) continue a 3-game set at Wrigley Field Wednesday. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cubs lead 1-0
The Padres were rudely welcomed to the friendly confines with a 6-0 shutout by the Cubs Tuesday. They managed just 5 hits in a brutal 40-degree evening. It figures to be a similar evening Wednesday, and the Friars are going to need a spark.
The Cubs got a great start from LHP Justin Steele Tuesday as he allowed just 3 hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts. C Yan Gomes went 4-for-4 with a HR and 3 RBIs Tuesday. He’s hitting .309 with 5 homers and 12 RBIs on the young season. Chicago is 6-4 in the last 10 and sits just 2 games out of 1st place in the NL Central.