- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: April 14, 2025
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
- Time: 6:40 p.m. PST
- Where: Petco Park (San Diego, CA)
The Chicago Cubs (11-7) and the San Diego Padres (13-3) will kick off a three-game series on Monday at Petco Park, with the first pitch slated for 6:40 p.m. PST.
The Cubs hold a slight edge in their season series to date, at 2-1. Over the weekend, the Cubs won 2 of 3 games at Dodger Stadium.
After suffering a 3-0 loss in Friday’s opener, they made a strong comeback, delivering a stunning 16-0 shutout on Saturday and sealing a 4-2 victory in Sunday Night Baseball.
The Under went 2-1 in this series, and Chicago was an underdog in all three matchups. This was highlighted by a +195 payout in the finale.
Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong emerged as the star on Sunday, hitting two solo home runs, a triple, and driving in two runs—his second homer broke a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning.
First baseman Michael Busch also contributed, going 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season, marking the second of the series.
The Padres executed a dominant performance against the Colorado Rockies over the weekend, sweeping the series without allowing a single run.
San Diego outscored Colorado 16-0 in the three games, thanks to outstanding efforts from their starting pitchers: Nick Pivetta, who struck out 10 over 7 innings in an 8-0 win on Friday.
Kyle Hart allowed only one hit in 6 innings during a 2-0 victory on Saturday, and Michael King, who threw a complete game, gave up just two hits while striking out eight in a 6-0 shutout on Sunday.
We’re confidently backing the Cubs on the Moneyline at +125 odds. Every undefeated streak eventually ends, and tonight will be no different for the Padres.
Although the Padres have been strong at home, the Cubs have shown they can compete effectively on the road with a 7-3 record in away games this season.
Considering the Cubs’ offensive strength and Cease’s recent struggles on the mound, I believe the Cubs will pull off a win and make some extra profit.
Best Bet: Cubs money line at +125 odds
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