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Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres — Moneyline

Event: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres
League: MLB
Game start (UTC): 2026-10-01 02:10:00 UTC
Published (UTC): 2026-10-01 00:00:41 UTC
Market: Moneyline
Recommendation: San Diego Padres at -144
Result: win

Analysis excerpt

Back San Diego — Padres moneyline (-144), 1 unit. San Diego has home field, a rested top-five bullpen, and Nick Pivetta posted a 1.45 ERA in four September starts. Kevin Gausman carries a 4.83 ERA in nine Cubs starts and recently dealt with soreness in his non-throwing shoulder. DraftKings Network, the New York Post, Sports Betting Dime, and TheLines all favor the Padres. Play the strikeout prop — Kevin Gausman over 4.5 Ks, up to -150, 0.75 unit. He has recorded at least five strikeouts in eight consecutive starts and struck out eight against San Diego earlier this season. Covers makes this a…

Sources

Cubs vs Padres (Game 2) Expert Picks & Predictions for Game 2 — 2026-09-30
MLB Wild Card Series Game 2 preview: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres, Wednesday 9/30, 9 p.m. CT — 2026-09-30
Cubs at Padres MLB Player Prop Bets for Game 2 of the Wild Card Round — 2026-09-30

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