San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Prediction: Can Padres continue their impressive run?

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The prediction for the Major League Baseball game between the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs on the 15th of April at Petco Park. This will be the first game of a three-game series. Both teams have been performing exceptionally well and will enter this game with confidence. Which side wins this encounter? Here at Telecomasia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.

San Diego Padres: Form and Statistics

The San Diego Padres will look to continue their impressive run under Mike Shildt this season despite a poor preseason. However, their performances have not been surprising, looking at how well he managed this side last season after taking over. In 16 matches played already, the San Diego Padres have done well to win 13, seeing them comfortably seated at the top of the National League and the West Division with a 0.611 PCT. Starting the season with a winning run of seven wins, sweeping the Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Guardians, Mike Shildt’s side enters this game with a winning run of four matches. This side has just swept the Colorado Rockies, where they failed to concede a single run, as they had lost only once in eight consecutive matches. The San Diego Padres are batting .283 on the season, have a .348 OBP, and have a .423 slugging percentage.

San Diego Padres Lineup

Dylan Cease is expected to take the mound for the San Diego Padres in this opener. This season, Dylan has a 1-1 record, an average of 7.98 earned runs and 18 strikeouts, which is incredible.

Heading into this game, Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth are expected to be out after an injury. However, Fernando Tatis Jr will be in the lineup after getting back from injury.

San Diego Padres starting lineup

Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Oscar Gonzalez, Yuli Gurriel, Brandon Lockridge, Elias Díaz, Jose Iglesias. 

Chicago Cubs: Form and Statistics

The Chicago Cubs remain a side to watch out for and this side has proven stubborn this season. In their last series, this team took on the Los Angeles Dodgers, coming into each game as the underdogs. Surprisingly, this team bounced back to consecutive wins after a 3-0 defeat in game one, ending 0-16 in game 2 and 2-4 in the finale. However, it is worth noting that this team has scored in each of their games this season, showing their attacking hunger and the demand for a win. The Chicago Cubs have an earned run average of 4.47 so far this season, which is the 24th best this season. The Chicago Cubs enter this game with a .256 batting average this season, while having a .348 OBP and a .439 slugging percentage.

Chicago Cubs Lineup

Jameson Taillon is expected to start the pitching role for the Chicago Cubs in this game one. This season, Taillon has a 1-1 record with a 6.06 average earned runs and 14 strikeouts. However, his record reads 2-0 against the San Diego Padres, which will be a confidence boost heading into this fixture with a 2.19 ERA and 19 strikeouts.

Justin Steele, who has an elbow injury and Ryan Brasier with a hip injury are expected to miss this game one against the Padres.

Chicago Cubs starting lineup

Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, Justin Turner, Michael Busch, Dansby Swanson, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw, Carson Kelly. 

San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Head to Head Statistics

The San Diego Padres head into this game holding the highest batting average this season (.283).

The Chicago Cubs have scored the most runs by a single side in Major League Baseball so far this season, 103.

San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Betting Tips & Odds

• The San Diego Padres have won nine times in their last ten matches as favourites. The option is available at 1.61 odds in the 1Xbet bookmaker.
• The two teams have been impressive in attack this season, with four of their last six meetings ending with over 7.5 runs. The option is available at 1.95 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
• The Chicago Cubs have been scoring many runs this season and the odds for the most runs in a single inning are available at 2.60 odds on the 1Xbet bookmaker.

San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Match Prediction 15 April 2025

These are two teams that are up to the task of delivering a win performance and it is tough to write either side off. I like the San Diego Padres considering how solid they have been this season and the performances they have shown. However, despite being the underdogs here, the Chicago Cubs have secured crucial wins in matches they have been underestimated. This should be a game where both teams should display attacking intent, especially with a hunger to win.

Our match prediction is a win for the Chicago Cubs and over 5.5 runs with odds at 2.20 on 1Xbet.

Our betting tip on the match is the away team over 3.5 runs with odds at 2.10 on Betway.