<p>The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs meet for Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series. The series is tied 1-1, and this game decides who moves on in the playoffs. The game takes place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, with a start time of 5:08 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025.</p> <p>Yu Darvish will start for the Padres, bringing a 5.38 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. On the other side, Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Cubs, with a 3.68 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. The game airs on ESPN, and the weather forecast indicates overcast clouds with a light breeze. This game marks a pivotal moment in the series for both teams.</p> <h2>San Diego Padres Team Preview</h2> <p>The San Diego Padres recently won against the Chicago Cubs on October 1st, 2025, with a score of 3-0. Manny Machado hit a home run, and Fernando Tatis Jr. scored two runs. Dylan Cease was the starting pitcher, allowing no earned runs and striking out five in 3 2/3 innings.</p> <p>In the game on September 30th, 2025, the Padres lost to the Cubs 3-1. Nick Pivetta pitched five innings, giving up two earned runs and striking out nine. Xander Bogaerts contributed with an RBI double, but the team only managed four hits in total.</p> <p>The Padres had a strong performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 28th, 2025, winning 12-4. Jackson Merrill drove in three runs with two doubles, and Manny Machado hit a home run. JP Sears started the game, allowing two earned runs over 5 2/3 innings.</p> <h2>Padres vs Cubs Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs</li><li>Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL</li><li>Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Padres Moneyline -103, Cubs Moneyline -115</li></ul> <h2>Chicago Cubs Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Cubs are coming off a recent loss to the San Diego Padres. They were unable to score in that game, ending with a 3-0 defeat. Andrew Kittredge started for the Cubs, pitching just one inning and giving up one earned run.</p> <p>Despite the recent loss, the Cubs had strong performances earlier. They won a game against the Padres 3-1, hitting two home runs. Matthew Boyd pitched well, allowing only one earned run in over four innings.</p> <p>In the regular season, the Cubs had a solid hitting lineup. Michael Busch leads the team with 34 home runs. Nico Hoerner boasts a high batting average of .297, providing consistent production at the plate.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are set for a game. The Padres have a slight edge with a moneyline of -103 compared to the Cubs at -115. The Padres' strong batting average and pitching stats suggest they will win. Our pick is the Padres to win with a projected score of Padres 4, Cubs 3.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Padres and Cubs both have solid pitching and moderate hitting stats. This indicates a low-scoring game. We recommend betting on the under 7.5 runs, with the projected total score being 7 runs.</p>

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