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San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

AnalyzingTuesday’s San Diego Padres at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (18-17) and Minnesota Twins (19-16) meet Tuesday as they swing into a 3-game series in Minneapolis. The first pitch from Target Field is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; San Diego took 2 of 3 from Minnesota last season

The Padres are on the road after a 5-3 homestand. They struggled mightily on offense on their last road trip, a 4-3 voyage that saw the club slash a mere .193/.282/.323 (.605 OPS).

The Twins are back at home after a 2-4 road trip, and perhaps they wish they had logged a .605 OPS. Minnesota scored just 3.00 runs per game on a whiff-heavy .523 OPS. The Twins averaged 5.20 RPG over their last homestand April 21-30.

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Padres at Twins projected starters

RHP Michael Wacha vs. RHP Louie Varland

Wacha (2-1, 5.46 ERA) is making his 7th start. He’s logged a 1.40 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 31 1/3 IP.

  • Last start May 2 vs. Cincinnati Reds: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K in 2-1 loss
  • Has held current Twins batters to an aggregate .677 OPS

Varland (0-0, 5.91 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.8 K/9 in 10 2/3 IP.

  • Has missed a lot of bats (15.3% swinging strikes) while displaying an uptick in velo
  • Has allowed barreled contact — including 4 HR — on 13.3% of balls in play
  • Has been hampered by a .346 batting average on balls in play

Padres at Twins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Padres -104 (bet $104 to win $100) | Twins -112 (bet $100 to win $112)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+150) | Twins +1.5 (-182)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, Padres 5

Moneyline

Which Wacha will the Friars get this season? He of the 3.32 ERA a year ago? Or the veteran logging a 5.11 ERA from 2019-21? So far he looks more like the latter.

Varland has some upside, and Minnesota has hit well in its home park. But PASS, and look to leverage some partial-unit funds on the Twins if the price hits -110 or better.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS. The upside of this total is the likable angle on scoring, so the Run Line cushion does not offer as much as it would in, say, a 7-run environment.

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Over/Under

Both teams sports some early-season analytics indicating some negative regression due in pitching/defense. On a warmed-up evening in Minneapolis, with a Padres club that had been hitting of late before running into LA Dodgers pitching last weekend, and a hitting-well-at-home Minnesota squad, BACK THE OVER 9 (-110).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (20-14) visit the San Diego Padres (18-16) Sunday for the finale of a 3-game series. Sunday’s first pitch from Petco Park is at is 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Padres took the series opener 5-2 Friday. OF Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice, including a 2-run shot as part of a 3-run 5th inning to lead the Padres to victory. San Diego has won 5 of its last 7 games.

The Dodgers bounced back with a 2-1 win Saturday. RHP Dustin May tossed 6 scoreless innings and 3B Chris Taylor’s 4th-inning 2-run homer was enough offense to win. Los Angeles has won 7 of its last 8 games.

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Dodgers at Padres projected starters

LHP Julio Urias vs. RHP Joe Musgrove

Urias (4-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 39 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed 2 or fewer ER in 5 of his 7 starts
  • 6-1 with 2.19 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 10 starts and 5 relief appearances in his career vs. Padres

Musgrove (1-0, 10.80 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 1 BB and 9 K through 8 1/3 IP.

  • Was chased after 3 1/3 IP in his last outing, allowing 7 ER on 6 H and 1 BB with 3 K to the San Francisco Giants on April 29
  • 0-6 with 4.04 ERA in 9 career starts vs. Dodgers

Dodgers vs. Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Padres -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+155) | Padres +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Padres 2

Moneyline

If Urias’ last start indicates how he will pitch on Sunday, it will be a rough game for the Padres.

The key for the Padres is getting to 5 runs. They are 10-0 in the last 10 games they have scored 5 or more runs.

Opponents have scored fewer than 5 runs in 5 of Urias’ 7 starts.

I like the Dodgers for the win, but they usually win games by more than 1 run, so the spread is the better bet here.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Sixteen of the Dodgers’ 20 wins this season are by 2 or more runs.

Eleven of the Padres’ 16 losses are by at least 2 runs.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+155).

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Over/Under

The last 9 games between the 2 teams have not had more than 8 total runs.

The Padres’ last 4 games have not had more than 8 runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (19-14) continue their road trip and face the San Diego Padres (18-15) in the 2nd of their 3-game series. Saturday’s first pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET at Petco Park. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 1-0.

The Padres took the series opener Friday night 5-2 as OF Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice, including a 2-run shot as part of a 3-run 5th inning to give the Padres the lead. They have won 2 in a row and 5 of their last 6 contests.

The Dodgers’ loss ended a 6-game winning streak. They are 9-3 in their last 12 games.

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Dodgers at Padres projected starters

RHP Dustin May vs. LHP Blake Snell

May (3-1, 3.15 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.99 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 through 34 1/3 IP.

  • Got the win in last outing, allowing 2 ER, 3 H, 4 BB with 4 Ks in 5 IP vs. Cardinals
  • 1-4 with 3.88 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 10 appearances (7 starts) vs Padres

Snell (1-4, 5.28 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.76 WHIP, 5.6 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 29 IP.

  • Got first W of season in 8-3 victory vs, Reds, allowing 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB in 6 IP with 7 Ks
  • 1-1 with 2.50 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 9 career starts vs. Dodgers

Dodgers vs. Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Padres -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-185) | Padres -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers are only 7-8 on the road this season, but the Padres have not been overwhelming at home at 10-9.

The Padres are 1-5 in Snell’s starts this season.

The Dodgers are 3-3 in May’s starts but have won his last 2 outings.

They are 1-1 as underdogs this season.

BET DODGERS (+110).

Run line/Against the spread

Expecting a straight-up win by the Dodgers, no need to bet the pricey run line.

The Dodgers are 1-1 ATS as underdogs and the one win was outright.

PASS.

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Over/Under

The last 3 starts for May have all had totals of at least 10 runs.

Three of Snell’s 6 starts have had 9 or more runs.

Friday’s game snapped a 4-game streak of 9 or more total runs for the Dodgers.

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cincinnati Reds (12-16) and San Diego Padres (15-14) open up a 3-game set at Petco Park Monday. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. San Diego won 6-0 in 2022.

The Reds had a 5-game win streak snapped with a 5-4 loss at the Oakland Athletics Sunday. Their young arms are carrying them as the Reds are 4th in baseball with 9.80 strikeouts/game. The Reds are just 3-10 on the road to start the season but they are 7-3 against lefties, which they face Monday.

The Friars are starting to heat up as they’re 7-3 over their last 10 games. They’re doing it with 3B Manny Machado hitting .236, and OF Juan Soto hitting just .202 to start the season. The Padres are hitting just .227 as a team (25th) and are 20th with 4.24 runs/9.

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Reds at Padres projected starters

RHP Luke Weaver vs. LHP Blake Snell

Weaver (0-1, 7.71 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 11 2/3 IP.

  • Has made just 3 starts since 2021 due to injuries; has allowed 19 ER over 15 1/3 IP across those outings
  • Last 5 starts vs. San Diego (2019-21): 1-3, 4.87 ERA, 20 K in 20 1/3 IP

Snell (0-4, 5.48 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.87 WHIP, 7.0 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 23 IP.

  • Last start vs. Chicago Cubs Tuesday: 5 IP, 2 ER, 5 BB, 5 K
  • Has never faced the Reds
  • Has at least 3 BB and 5 K in each of his last 4 starts

Reds at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:07 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Padres -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-105) | Padres -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Reds at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 8, Padres 6

Moneyline

I’m going to go out on a limb and go with the Reds here. The Padres have the talent to make this a foolish take, but the Reds stacked up some wins lately. They are an aforementioned 7-3 against left-handed starters. The Padres have lost each of Snell’s 5 starts this year. Weaver is a former top prospect that has 8 K’s in each start, his stuff is still there.

I’ll take the REDS (+185).

Run line/Against the spread

To further illustrate my ML take, the Reds are led by young, hungry hitters like 2B Jonathan India hitting .287 with a .393 OBP atop the order. OF TJ Friedl is hitting .301 with a .353 OBP.  They also sport an improved bullpen at a respectable 3.55 ERA (T-11th). The Padres’ pen is 22nd with a 4.43 ERA.

There’s a lot to like with REDS +1.5 (-105).

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Over/Under

The park might play a little bigger Monday at 58 degrees with an 11-mph wind going toward the right-field foul pole. Snell has spotted at least 2 ER per start and hasn’t gone past the 5th inning all year. Combine that with a bad bullpen, and Over 8.5 looks very reasonable. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

Take the OVER 8.5 (-110).

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San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco vs, San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Francisco Giants (11-15) take on the San Diego Padres (14-14) Sunday in the final game of a 2-game series in Mexico City. First pitch at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu is at 4:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Giants vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 1-0

The Padres pounded their way to a 16-11 win on Saturday. They scored in 7 of the 8 innings in which they batted, homering 6 times. They are 6-3 in their last 9 games.

The Giants homered 5 times in the game and had an 8-5 lead in the tp of the 4th, but were outscored 11-3 the rest of the way. After a 5-game winning streak, they have lost 2 in a row.

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Giants vs. Padres projected starters

RHP Alex Cobb vs. RHP Yu Darvish

Cobb (1-1, 1.91 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 28 1/3 IP.

  • Last start April 24 vs. St. Louis: 9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
  • Has not allowed more than 2 R in any start this season

Darvish (1-2, 3.00 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 24 IP.

  • Walked season-high 5, but got 1st win, allowing 1 ER and 2 H in 5 2/3 IP in April 23 start vs. Padres
  • Padres are 1-3 in his 4 starts

Giants vs. Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:43 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Giants +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Padres -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Giants +1.5 (-130) | Padres -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 20.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Giants vs. Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 8, Padres 7

Moneyline

The Giants are 5-2 in their last 7 games. They have won Cobb’s last 2 starts and he hasn’t allowed more than 2 runs in any start.

The Padres are 6-3 in their last 9 games. Darvish has allowed only 1 run in 3 of his 4 starts and 5 in 6 1/3 IP in his other start.

BET GIANTS (+120).

Run line/Against the spread

The Giants are 10-6 ATS as underdogs while the Padres are 7-10 ATS as the favorites. Expecting a Giants outright win, betting the moneyline makes more sense than the run line.

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Over/Under

The 1st game of the series had 27 total runs. The elevation in Mexico City is more than 2,200 feet higher than in Denver, where games are known to have lots of runs.

However, 20.5 total runs is crazy high.

The Giants have been involved in only 2 games with more than 20 runs all season. The Padres have only played 1 — on Saturday.

BET UNDER 20.5 (-115).

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San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (12-13) and Chicago Cubs (13-9) continue a 3-game set at Wrigley Field Wednesday. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 1-0

The Padres were rudely welcomed to the friendly confines with a 6-0 shutout by the Cubs Tuesday. They managed just 5 hits in a brutal 40-degree evening. It figures to be a similar evening Wednesday, and the Friars are going to need a spark.

The Cubs got a great start from LHP Justin Steele Tuesday as he allowed just 3 hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts. C Yan Gomes went 4-for-4 with a HR and 3 RBIs Tuesday. He’s hitting .309 with 5 homers and 12 RBIs on the young season. Chicago is 6-4 in the last 10 and sits just 2 games out of 1st place in the NL Central.

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Padres at Cubs projected starters

RHP Michael Wacha vs. LHP Drew Smyly

Wacha (2-1, 7.08 ERA) makes his 5th start this season. He has a 1.72 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 20 1/3 IP.

  • Last start vs. Arizona Thursday: 4 IP, 5 ER, 10 H, 1 BB, 3 K
  • Has not faced Cubs since 2019; 0-2 with a 7.03 ERA in last 5 GS against them from 2017-19

Smyly (2-1, 3.13 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.91 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 23 IP.

  • Last start vs. Dodgers Friday: 7 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 10 K
  • Last start vs. San Diego Sept. 27, 2020: 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 10 K

Padres at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:09 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Cubs -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+150) | Cubs +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Padres at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 4, Padres 3

Moneyline

San Diego is a slight favorite, but I’m rolling with the Cubs again Wednesday. Wacha has allowed 12 ER in his last 2 starts and has bad history in Wrigley. Smyly has been so good the last 3 starts, I had to do a double take. He has allowed 2 ER in 18 2/3 IP (0.96 ERA). It’s slated to be 43 degrees again Wednesday. Advantage baby bears.

Take the CUBS -105.

Run line/Against the spread

The Cubs are 13-8 on the RL and 6-7 at home this season. And I love their side of the RL but don’t like the -185 attached to it. Head to the Win/Total section and take the CUBS AND UNDER 9.5 (+185).

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Over/Under

We smashed the Under at +105 here Tuesday, and the conditions are pretty similar Wednesday. It’s a chilly 43 degrees with a with a 9-mph gust coming in from right-center. The Padres are 5-4-1 O/U over the last 10, and Chicago is 6-4. I’m not as keen on the Under as I was yesterday, but I’ll still toss a HALF-UNIT at UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (12-12) and Chicago Cubs (12-9) open up a 3-game set at Wrigley Field Tuesday. First pitch is at 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Cubs odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Padres won 5-2 in 2022.

The Padres are hitting their groove, winners of 4 of the last 5 before Monday’s off-day. The crazy thing is they’re doing it despite that OF Fernando Tatis Jr. (.167), OF Juan Soto (.198) and 3B Manny Machado (.220) are failing to hit for a respectable batting average. The Friars are 7-4 on the road thus far.

The Cubs got off to a hot start but lost 3 of 4 to the Dodgers over the weekend. They’ve been playing well on both sides of the field, ranking 2nd in BA (.280) and OPS (.796); and 2nd in OBA (.214), 7th in runs/9 allowed (3.91) and 3rd in pitcher strikeouts (9.83).

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Padres at Cubs projected starters

LHP Blake Snell vs. LHP Justin Steele

Snell (0-3, 6.00 ERA) makes his 5th start this season. He has a 1.89 WHIP, 6.5 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 18 IP.

  • Last start vs. Atlanta Braves last Tuesday: 5 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB and 5 K
  • Has not faced Cubs since 2017
  • Went 4-2 with a 3.06 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 12.1 K/9 on the road last year

Steele (3-0, 1.44 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.88 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 25 IP.

  • Last start vs. Oakland Athletics Wednesday: 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB and 5 K
  • 1 start vs. San Diego last season on June 13: 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 0 BB and 3 K

Padres at Cubs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Cubs -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-190) | Cubs -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Padres at Cubs picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 3, Padres 2

Moneyline

The edge goes to Chicago Tuesday. They’re playing better on both sides of the field, and Steele has been one of the better starters in the league thus far. It’s supposed to be a miserable, 40-degree day. A California team is definitely at a disadvantage in those conditions.

Take the CUBS (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

This figures to be a close game. However, San Diego +1.5 (-190) is too much juice to consider to keep it within a run, and the Cubs -1.5 (+155) aren’t likely enough to pull away and win by multiple runs to warrant any action.

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Over/Under

Chicago is 6-4 O/U in the last 10, and the Padres are 5-4-1. Again, it’s supposed to be 40 degrees with a 14-mph wind blowing in from left-center field. Those are two ingredients to keep the ball in the park Tuesday. The Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in Chicago.

Take the UNDER 7 (+105).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks Team odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (11-12) close out their 4-game road trip against the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-10) on Sunday, seeking to pick up a series win. First pitch is 4:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 3-2

The Padres won Saturday night 5-3 and have won 2 of the 1st 3 games of this series. Trailing 3-2 in the 6th, they loaded the bases against RHP Merrill Kelly with nobody out. LHP Kyle Nelson relieved Kelly and struck out 2, but 3B Ha-Seong Kim hit a 2-run single to give the Padres the lead.

The Diamondbacks have lost 3 of their last 4. Losing on Sunday would give them their 1st home series loss of the season.

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Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Yu Darvish vs. RHP Drey Jameson

Darvish (0-2, 3.44 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 7 BB and 20 K in 18 1/3 IP.

  • Allowed 1 ER and 3 H and 4 BB with 3 Ks in 5 IP against Diamondbacks on April 4 in a no-decision in a 8-6 loss
  • Allowed 1 ER in 2 of 3 starts this season

Jameson (2-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 3rd start in 6 appearances. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 9 BB and 15 K in 16 IP.

  • Has not pitched longer than 4 innings in either start this season
  • D-backs 2-0 in his 2 starts, but he did not had a decision in either game

Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:49 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres a Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Padres 2

Moneyline

The Padres have scored more than 2 runs only 3 times in their last 9 games. Since April 10, they have not had consecutive games of more than 2 runs scored.

The Diamondbacks have not lost a game in which Jameson has pitched. And they have not lost a home series yet this season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (+120).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS

Expecting an Arizona win, the better bet is the moneyline with positive odds. They are 14-8 ATS this season. The Padres are 11-12 ATS so far.

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Over/Under

Two of the 5 games between thees teams have had more than 9 runs. Two have had exactly 9. Only 1 of the Padres’ last 7 games has had 10 or more runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-110).

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San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Diego Padres (10-11) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (11-9) for the 2nd of a 4-game series Friday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Padres vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 2-1

The Padres won their 2nd straight game Thursday, picking up a 7-5 victory in the series opener. OF Trent Grisham broke a 5-5 tie in the top of the 6th with a 2-run double to give the Padres the lead, and the bullpen threw 3 scoreless frames to finish the game.

The Diamondbacks lost for the 2nd straight game as RHP Ryne Nelson allowed 5 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings. LHP Kyle Nelson gave up the 2-run double in the 6th to take the loss.

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Padres at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Zac Gallen

Lugo (2-0, 2.70 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 5 BB and 17 K through 16 2/3 IP.

  • Lasted only 3 1/3 IP in the last start, allowing 3 ER on 8 H and 1 BB with 5 K vs. the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
  • 0-1 with 4.34 ERA in 10 career appearances (1 start) vs. Arizona

Gallen (2-1, 3.33 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 24 1/3 IP.

  • Has not allowed a run across 13 2/3 IP in his last 2 starts
  • No-decision vs. Padres on April 4 in an 8-6 win, allowing 5 R (4 ER), 7 H and 1 BB with 3 K over 6 IP

Padres at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:27 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Padres -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres -1.5 (+140) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Padres at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Padres plated 7 runs Thursday but had only scored 2 total runs in their previous 4 games.

Gallen has found his groove early on and has tossed 13 2/3 scoreless innings in his last 2 starts. Expect that to continue.

Arizona has scored 5 runs or more in 5 straight games and that will be enough for Gallen if it continues.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

The run line is only worth a bet if you think the Padres can win and cover the spread. The line for the Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) is too pricey when you can get better odds on either team on the moneyline.

PASS.

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Over/Under

All 3 meetings between these teams have had at least 9 total runs.

The Diamondbacks have had 4 straight games with totals of 9 or more.

However,  Gallen’s last 2 starts had totals of 3 and 5 runs and the Padres have scored 2 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 9 games. Hitting the Over will be tough.

BET UNDER 9 (-110).

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Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Braves (14-4) face the San Diego Padres (8-11) Wednesday looking for a 3-game series sweep. First pitch at Petco Park is 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

After a 2-0 win on Monday, the Braves blew out the Padres 8-1 on Tuesday night to win its 8th consecutive game. Starter Spencer Strider carried a no-hitter into the 6th inning and had  9 strikeouts for the 4th straight start. He’s had at least 9 Ks in 8 consecutive starts dating to last season.

The Padres have lost 3 straight games and 6 of their last 7. They have scored only 1 run in their last 27 innings and have been held to 2 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 9 games.

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Braves at Padres projected starters

RHP Charlie Morton vs. RHP Nick Martinez

Morton (2-1, 3.86 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.71 WHIP, 7 BB and 12 K in 16 1/3 IP.

  • Took the loss in a 4-1 defeat to the Padres April 8: 5 IP, 6 H, 3R, 3 BB, 6 K
  • Has allowed exactly 3 runs in every start this season

Martinez (0-1, 5.60 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 10 BB and 11 K in 17 2/3 IP.

  • Had no-decision in 5-4 win over Atlanta April 7: 4 2/3 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 5 BB, 4K
  • Allowed 3 or more runs in all 3 starts this season

Braves at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Braves -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Padres +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+135) | Padres +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 4, Padres 3

Moneyline

The Braves are rolling, having won 8 games in a row and they have scored 5-plus runs in 7 of those 8 wins.

The Padres have only 1 run in their last 3 games aand have scored no more than 2 runs in 5 of their last 7 contests. They have dropped 6 pf their last 7 at Petco Park.

BET BRAVES (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

I don’t like the Braves to cover the run line in part because they have five 1-run games in their last 9 wins, but their moneyline is a better value than betting the Padres +1.5 (-165).

PASS.

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Over/Under

Only 1 of Atlanta’s last 9 games has had fewer than 8 runs and that was Monday’s series opener. However, 6 of San Diego’s last 9 games had 7 or fewer runs.

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

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