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San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs

The San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Wrigley Field.

The Padres will trot Eric Lauer out to the mound in this one. Left hander Lauer has a 5-7 record and a 4.04 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Cubs will be Jon Lester. The left hander has a 3.74 ERA to go along with a 9-6 record this season.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -127 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for San Diego, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Marlins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at 120 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

San Diego:
Team record: 46-50 SU
San Diego is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
San Diego is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Diego's last 10 games

Chicago:
Team record: 52-44 SU
Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games
Chi Cubs is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
San Diego at Chicago Saturday, July 20