The Chicago Cubs (5-4) host the San Diego Padres (7-0) on on Friday, April 4 in Chicago's hope opener. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on Marquee Sports Network and SDPA.
Our expert has a Padres vs. Cubs prediction and prop pick for Friday afternoon, which you can find below.
Padres vs Cubs Prediction
- Padres vs Cubs picks: Cubs Run Line -1; Randy Vasquez Under 2.5 Walks
Our Padres vs Cubs best bet is on San Diego starting pitcher Randy Vasquez to record under 2.5 walks against the Cubs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Padres vs Cubs Odds
| Padres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -162 | 7 105o / -125u | +142 |
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +136 | 7 105o / -125u | -170 |
Padres vs Cubs Prediction, Props, Betting Analysis
By DeadPresPicks
The Cubs are the underdogs today.
Shota Imanaga has started the season in great form, allowing just one run over 11 innings pitched.
The left-hander has posted solid numbers against this Padres lineup, holding them to a .217 batting average in a small sample of 23 at-bats.
Meanwhile, the Cubs’ offense has been on fire, scoring 35 runs over their last three games.
Pick: Cubs Run Line -1 (-117)
By Allan Lem
Randy Vasquez is coming off a four-walk performance, but I’m viewing this as a bounce-back spot.
He made huge leaps last year in control, finishing with a 6.7% BB% which meant a 2.6 BB/9 ratio. Most season-long projection systems have Vazquez closer to a 3.2 BB/9 pitcher this season, which means if he pitched 6 innings you’d expect around 2.2 walks.
This isn’t a great matchup as the Cubs have been hot and were a top-10 team in walk rate last season, but I have this projected closer to 2.2 walks and am trusting the longer sample of him as a pitcher.
Pick: Randy Vasquez Under 2.5 Walks (-150)
Padres vs Cubs Betting Trends
Padres vs Cubs starts at 2:20 p.m. EDT on Friday, live from Wrigley Field. The game will be broadcast on SDPA.
