Best Bets - 4/16/2025

April 16, 2025

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The Chicago Cubs (12-8) will face the San Diego Padres (14-4) on Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. EDT in San Diego, with the series tied 1-1.

Starting Pitchers:

  • Cubs: Matthew Boyd (1-1, 1.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)

  • Padres: Nick Pivetta (2-1, 1.59 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

  • Moneyline: Cubs -154, Padres +129

  • Run Line: Cubs +1.5 (-200), Padres -1.5 (+165)

  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Analysis:

  • Padres’ Strengths:

    • The Padres have been dominant at home with an 11-1 record and a 14-4 overall record. Their offense is powerful, especially when hitting multiple home runs, with a 6-0 record in such games.

    • Fernando Tatis Jr. has been excellent with 6 home runs and a .354 batting average. His presence in the lineup is a significant boost.

    • Nick Pivetta has been sharp with a 1.59 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP. He has been difficult to hit and should be a tough challenge for the Cubs.

  • Cubs’ Strengths:

    • The Cubs are 8-4 on the road and rank 4th in MLB with 26 total home runs. They are a strong offensive team, averaging 1.3 home runs per game.

    • Matthew Boyd has been solid with a 1.59 ERA and 1.18 WHIP, making him an effective option on the mound for the Cubs.

    • Players like Kyle Tucker and Nico Hoerner have been providing significant contributions on offense, with Tucker adding power and Hoerner hitting for average.

Betting Recommendations: Total Runs U7.5 (-105)

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