Pick details
| MATCHUP | San Diego Padres | Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 43-41 | 48-38 |
| Spread | +1.5 -181 | -1.5 149 |
| Moneyline | +109 | -131 |
| Total | Over 12 (-108) | Under 12 (-112) |
| Where | Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois | |
| When | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:20 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
San Diego Padres Betting Preview
The San Diego Padres enter Wednesday’s contest with a 43–41 overall record (2nd in the National League West) and a 20–20 mark on the road. The Padres offense has struggled this season. Through 84 games played in 2026, San Diego has compiled 326 runs scored (30th in MLB), 121 doubles, 86 home runs and a .223 team batting average which ranks an abysmal 30th in Major League Baseball.The Padres arrive at today’s game in below average form. San Diego has lost four of the team’s last five games played this season, including a 15–3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers four days ago.
San Diego will turn to right hander Walker Buehler in this contest. In sixteen starts made in 2026, Buehler has compiled a 5-3 win‑loss record, a 3.81 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP and 70 strikeouts, while allowing 76 hits and 26 walks in 78 innings pitched. Buehler has pitched well recently, allowing one or fewer earned runs in five consecutive starts made this season.
Turning our attention to the San Diego offense, the Padres lineup features outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and third baseman Manny Machado. Fernando Tatis Jr. has compiled a .283 batting average, 3 home runs, 30 walks, 30 RBIs, 19 stolen bases and a .713 OPS. Manny Machado has tallied 15 home runs, 36 walks, 15 doubles, 44 RBIs and a .665 OPS.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs enter Wednesday’s matchup with a 48–38 overall record (2nd in the National League Central) and a rather impressive 25–17 mark at home. Chicago has played competitive baseball recently, winning eight of the team’s last nine games played this season, including a thrilling 4–3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers three days ago.Chicago will start right hander Colin Rea in this game. In thirteen starts made this season, Rea has compiled a 5–5 record, a 4.80 ERA, a 1.41 WHIP and 63 strikeouts, while allowing 88 hits and 31 walks in 84.1 innings pitched. Rea will look to continue his steady early season performance in this afternoon’s matchup with the San Diego Padres.
The Chicago Cubs lineup features outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ. Pete Crow-Armstrong has tallied a .279 batting average, 17 home runs (19th in MLB), 36 walks, 45 RBIs and an .869 OPS. Ian Happ has compiled a .234 batting average, 17 home runs (20th in MLB), 41 RBIs, 46 walks and a .795 OPS.
Why the San Diego Padres will win.
• Starting pitching advantage. In sixteen starts made in 2026, Walker Buehler has compiled a 5-3 win‑loss record, a 3.81 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 78 innings pitched.• Offensive upside. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado continue to anchor the San Diego Padres lineup.
• Motivation factor. The San Diego Padres have lost four of the team’s last five games.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win.
• Home field edge. Chicago has played competitive baseball at Wrigley Field posting a 25-17 record this season.• Quality starting pitching. Colin Rea has compiled a 4.80 ERA across thirteen starts this season.
• Current form. The Chicago Cubs have won eight of the team’s last nine games.
