Padres vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 April 2025
Apr 16, 2025, 1:29AM
The San Diego Padres will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at PETCO Park on Thursday, starting at 6:10am AEST.
The Padres will send Nick Pivetta (2-1, 1.59 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Matthew Boyd (1-1, 1.59 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Padres vs Cubs game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's San Diego vs Cubs MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Padres a 53% chance of beating the Cubs at PETCO Park.
Padres vs Cubs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PETCO Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Padres $1.80, Cubs $2.05
- Line: Padres -1.5 ($2.65), Cubs +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Padres at $1.80 and the Cubs at $2.05.
The Padres are 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Padres vs Cubs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Diego at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Padres vs Cubs betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Padres vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the San Diego vs Cubs game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the San Diego vs Cubs match-up.
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Padres vs Cubs: Essential Details
The game between the Padres and Cubs at PETCO Park is scheduled to commence at 6:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Thursday 17 April 2025
- Time: 6:10am AEST
- Venue: PETCO Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Diego vs Cubs predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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