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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, June 5th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Padres
The Cubs take on the Padres on Monday, June 5th 2023 at PETCO Park, San Diego. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (26-32) vs. San Diego Padres (27-32)
- Date: Monday, June 5th 2023
- Time: 9:10 ET
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against San Diego, the Cubs have a record of just 26-32. This places the team 3rd in the NL Central. The Cubs will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (11-16) above the .500 mark.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Chicago has been favored 28 times in 58 games played so far. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 29-28.
The Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound with an overall record of 0-1. Through two appearances, Kyle Hendricks has an ERA of 3.86. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .308. When looking at how opposing batters are faring in the power department, Kyle Hendricks has a WOBA allowed of .322 and has yet to be tagged for a home run. With a total of five walks, Hendricks has a WHIP of 1.82.
On offense, Chicago comes into the game averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Cubs' combined batting average currently sits at .248, placing them 12th in the league. Currently, Chicago is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 70 home runs (8th). Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 8th best OBP of .328.
San Diego Padres - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The San Diego Padres take on the Chicago hoping to improve on their record of just 27-32, placing them 4th in the NL West. Heading into today's game, the Padres will look to turn things around at home. Currently they are just 13-17 at PETCO Park.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 38 of their 59 games, San Diego's record vs. the runline is just 28-31. The team has an over/under record of 19-38, with an average betting line of 9.
For San Diego, Blake Snell will look to pick up a win over Chicago, as he has a record of 1-6. Blake Snell will take the mound with an ERA of 4.50. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .235. Opposing hitters have gone deep nine times against Blake Snell, who has a WOBA allowed of .340. Snell has a WHIP of 1.50, with 34 walks allowed.
Offensively, San Diego is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.1 runs per game. So far, the Padres have combined for a team batting average of .221, placing them 24th in the league. So far, the team has made up for a low batting average by hitting the long ball. Currently, San Diego ranks 11th in home runs, with a total of 67 deep shots. Throughout the season, San Diego is ranked 17th in OBP (.313).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Padres
Heading into today's matchup between San Diego and Chicago, the Padres are the betting favorite at -175 on the moneyline. San Diego's implied win probability sits at 63.64%. The MLB predictive model shows the Cubs knocking off San Diego in an upset win. It is recommended to take Chicago on the moneyline with some positive odds.
Recommended Betting Pick: Cubs Moneyline
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