The Chicago Cubs (12-8) and San Diego Padres (14-4) are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Petco Park in San Diego. The Cubs won a tight 2-1 battle in extra innings on Tuesday, while the Padres took the series opener 5-3. San Diego has been dominant at home, boasting a 10-1 record at Petco Park this season.
Game Details
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (12-8) vs. San Diego Padres (14-4)
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- TV Broadcast: Padres.TV, Marquee Sports Network (Chicago)
- Betting Odds: Padres (-123), Cubs (+104) Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Team Breakdown
San Diego Padres
- Record: 14-4 (1st in NL West)
- Recent Performance: The Padres have been red-hot, winning seven of their last 10 games. Their team batting average of .277 ranks second in MLB, and their 2.59 team ERA is second-best among all pitching staffs.
- Key Players:
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF) – Batting .312 with 6 HR and 14 RBI.
- Manny Machado (3B) – Batting .298 with 5 HR and 16 RBI.
- Xander Bogaerts (SS) – Batting .285 with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
- Pitching Matchup: Nick Pivetta (2-0, 2.45 ERA, 21 K) will start for San Diego. He has been dominant, allowing just five earned runs over 22 innings this season.
Chicago Cubs
- Record: 12-8 (2nd in NL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Cubs have been solid on the road, going 6-4 in their last 10 games. They rank 25th in strikeouts per nine innings (7.8 K/9) but have been efficient offensively, averaging 4.6 runs per game.
- Key Players:
- Seiya Suzuki (OF) – Batting .272 with 4 HR and 13 RBI.
- Nico Hoerner (2B) – Batting .328 with 11 RBI and 6 stolen bases.
- Dansby Swanson (SS) – Batting .268 with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
- Pitching Matchup: Matthew Boyd (1-1, 3.86 ERA, 15 K) will start for Chicago. He pitched six shutout innings against the Padres on April 5, leading the Cubs to a 7-1 victory.
Game Outlook
The Padres have been dominant at home, while the Cubs have been solid on the road. San Diego’s offense ranks among the best in MLB, while Chicago has relied on timely hitting and strong defense. With Pivetta in strong form and Boyd having previous success against the Padres, expect a tight, low-scoring battle.
If the Cubs can get early offense from Suzuki and Hoerner, they have a chance to steal the win. However, San Diego’s home-field advantage and elite pitching staff give them the edge.
Chicago Cubs 7.5
San Diego Padres – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 15, 2025
