Cubs at Padres 9/12/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Adam |

Last Updated: 09/11/2019 at 9:46 PM ET

The Chicago Cubs are set to visit Petco Park in San Diego, California for a National League clash against the San Diego Padres. The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 77-67 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the San Diego Padres, 9-8 in 10 innings. Jose Quintana received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 3 innings. Kris Bryant had a big game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he went 2 for 4 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs.

The Chicago Cubs are set to start Yu Darvish (5-6, 4.12 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 5 scoreless innings while striking out 7 batters against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yu Darvish last recorded a start against the San Diego Padres during the 2017 season, but he has had success in 15 road starts this season as he is posting a 3.30 ERA.

The San Diego Padres come into this matchup with a 67-77 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Chicago Cubs, 9-8 in 10 innings. Ronald Bolanos received the starting nod for the San Diego Padres, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5 innings. Manuel Margot had a solid game from the plate for the San Diego Padres as he went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs.

The San Diego Padres are set to start Dinelson Lamet (2-4, 3.95 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings against the Colorado Rockies. Dinelson Lamet last recorded a start against the Chicago Cubs during the 2017 season, but he has struggled in 5 home starts this season as he is 0-2 with a 4.85 ERA.

The Chicago Cubs have dominated the San Diego Padres on the road as of recent as they have won 4 of their last 5 meetings. The Chicago Cubs still sit in the 2nd spot for the NL Wild Card, but they have dropped 6 of their last 10 games which has allowed 4 teams to fall only 3 games or less behind them in the standings. The Cubs need to get back on their feet and they have the right guy on the mound for that as Yu Darvish has been very good on the road this season with a 3.30 ERA. The Padres can soon be one of the better teams in the NL, but they are 10 games below .500 which tells me this will be their last month of baseball while the Cubs are hungry to return back to the World Series. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-4.

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