On May 8th, 2024, an exciting Major League Baseball game is set to unfold at Wrigley Field as the San Diego Padres take on the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 PM under a clear sky. The Padres will send Dylan Cease to the pitcher’s mound, carrying a commendable ERA of 2.551. Opposing him will be the Cubs’ Hayden Wesneski, who boasts an impressive ERA of 0.540.

In the standings for the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres hold 13th place with a 14-18 record, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.44. In their division, they have an 8-8 record, ranking 4th. Recent performances show the Padres with 3 wins in their last 10 games, currently on a five-game losing streak. At home, they have struggled with a 6-12 record, but fare better on the road with 8 wins against 6 losses. By contrast, the Cubs are 4th in the NL Central Division with an 18-11 record, which equates to a 0.62 winning percentage and ranks them at the top within their division matchups. They come into this game with momentum, having won 6 of their last 10 games and are on a win streak.

As teams gear up, the betting odds suggest a tightly contested matchup. The point spread is set at 1.5, and the over/under for total runs scored is at 8.5. For those looking to wager on the money lines, the Padres are favored with a line of -125, whereas the Cubs are slightly behind at +105. With these odds, bettors are anticipating an intense game, possibly with a slim margin of victory.