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San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field.
The Padres will give the ball to starter Nick Pivetta in this one. Right hander Pivetta is 13-5 this season with a 2.87 ERA.
It'll be Matthew Boyd toeing the rubber for the Cubs in this contest. Left hander Boyd is 14-8 with a 3.21 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Padres, while the game's total opened at 7.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at -150 were rewarded, while the 2 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for San Diego, they were a 12-4 winner as they battled the Diamondbacks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Padres at -140 were rewarded, while the 16 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
San Diego:
Team record: 90-72 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
San Diego is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
San Diego is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 92-70 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago Cubs is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago Cubs's last 6 games
Next up:
San Diego at Chicago Wednesday, October 1