Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres 6/4/2023 Prediction, Odds, and Tips
MLB play is in full swing on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The Chicago Cubs are in San Diego, California, to take on the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. The Chicago Cubs are 25-31 overall and 10-10 on the road going into this game. The Cubs bat at a.252 average and have 250 runs, 478 hits, and 67 home runs. The leading hitter for the Cubs is Patrick Wisdom, who has 14 home runs and 28 RBIs.
The pitching staff for the Cubs has a 4.17 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 471 strikeouts. The Cubs will start the game with Marcus Stroman, who has a record of 5-4, a 2.59 ERA, a 0.59 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts in 73 innings of work.
The Chicago Cubs are in the bottom half of all baseball clubs with 4.5 runs scored per game. They presently have a team on-base percentage of.331 and 250 runs scored. Together, the Cubs have accumulated 83 doubles and hit 67 home runs. They have 478 hits, 242 RBI, and a batting average of.252 this season. Chicago’s slugging percentage is.409, and they have walked 215 times compared to 519 strikeouts.
Their pitching staff as a whole has a WHIP of 1.26 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.75. Overall, Cubs pitchers have given up 244 runs and 53 home runs, which places them 11th in MLB. Chicago has surrendered 230 earned runs on the strength of 453 hits (8.2 per nine innings). The Cubs are now 14th in MLB with an earned run average of 4.17 after 471 hitters faced. This season, they have dealt with 171 walks from opposing batters and have a 3.92 FIP.
The Cubs have used 181 bullpen pitchers so far this season. The bullpen pitchers have allowed 77 runners this year, and 24.7% have scored. They have only been able to make eight saves all season while missing six of their other 14 chances. The Cubs’ relievers entered the contest in 41 save opportunities, for a collective save percentage of 57.1%. With a total of 26 holds this year, the relievers are ranked 26th in the league. The Cubs’ pitchers entered the game 47 times with runners on base, and 44 of those occasions were in dire situations.
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres 6/4/2023 Prediction, Odds, and Tips
The San Diego Padres had a record of 26-31 overall and 12-16 at home entering this contest. With 463 hits and 319 runs, the Padres have a.242 batting average. The leading hitter for the Padres is Juan Soto, who has a.209 average, 40 RBIs, and 17 home runs. The rotation for the Padres has a 4.46 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 468 strikeouts. The Padres’ planned starting pitcher is Ryan Weathers (4.26 ERA, 1.37 WHIP), who has struck out 22 batters in 33.2 innings.
San Diego leads the league with 223 RBIs and 65 home runs. They have 95 doubles, 237 walks, and 235 runs scored for them. The San Diego Padres have a team batting average of.220 and an on-base percentage of.313 this year. The Padres have a team slugging percentage of.381 and score 4.12 runs per game, the 24th in the league. They are 11th in baseball with 409 hits and 515 strikeouts.
San Diego’s pitching staff has a combined ERA of 3.85 (216 earned runs allowed) while surrendering 228 runs. With 4.06 runs allowed per nine innings, they are ninth in MLB and have given up 60 home runs. This season, the Padres’ team WHIP and FIP are 1.255 and 4.20, respectively. A ratio of 477 strikeouts to 191 bases on balls gives them an 8.50 K/BB ratio. With 443, they rank third among MLB staff in terms of total hits allowed.
San Diego’s bullpen relievers have pitched and earned 15 saves out of 25 chances. With 173 bullpen pitchers used this season, they currently have the 19th-best save % in MLB. They have used their relievers 38 times with runners on base and 60 times in high-stakes situations. San Diego relievers have an inherited scoring rate of 38.3% out of 60 inherited base runners. 32 holds, 57 save opportunities, and 10 failed saves for the Padres.
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres. The MLB pick for this game is the Chicago Cubs. When Marcus Stroman enters the mound, think about picking the Chicago Cubs. All three of Stroman’s most recent outings as a starter have resulted in victories, demonstrating his excellent recent form. The Cubs’ lineup should provide plenty of run support, enabling them to claim a victory away from home. The Chicago Cubs are the best team to bet on. Prediction: The Chicago Cubs will win with a score more than or equal to 5-4.
MLB Starting Time: 5:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Petco Park in San Diego, CA
Date: Sunday, June 04, 2023
TV: MARQ
MLB Odds: Chicago Cubs -105
MLB Totals: 8.5
