MLB Preview And Prediction: Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Betting Tips & Picks October 2, 2025

Prediction Based On Odds: to secure the win

• Analyzing the odds for total points implies there is a 84.03% prediction of this game having higher than 4.5 total points scored:
  Match Over 4.5 Points → 1.19

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (4.5)
  Over	84.03 %
  Under	21.28 %
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• Calculated via the bookies odds, San Diego Padres are the favorite to beat the -1.5 handicap with extra innings included in this fixture, with a 68.07% chance of doing so. An accurate tip? Most likely, as Bookmakers are skilled at predicting:
  Chicago Cubs -1.5 Handicap → 2.85
  San Diego Padres -1.5 Handicap → 1.47

  Prediction	Chance Of Handicap (incl. EI) (-1.5)
  Chicago Cubs	35.09 %
  San Diego Padres	68.07 %
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• Assessing the odds for total points implies there is a 100% prediction of this game having higher than 5.5 total points scored:
  Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.00

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (5.5)
  Over	100 %
  Under	100 %
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• Assessing the odds for points scored implies a likelihood of a 100% expectation of this game having higher than 9.5 total points:
  Match Over 9.5 Points → 1.00

  Prediction	Chance Of O/U (incl. EI) (9.5)
  Over	100 %
  Under	100 %
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• Implied via the sportsbook odds, Draw are favored to be ahead after the first inning in this game with a 60.24% probability of leading. Is this accurate? Yes, due to Oddsmakers have their metrics figured out:
  Chicago Cubs First Inning → 4.10
  San Diego Padres First Inning → 4.25
  Draw First Inning → 1.66

  Prediction	Chance Of 1st Inning Result
  Chicago Cubs	24.39 %
  San Diego Padres	23.53 %
  Draw	60.24 %
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Prediction Based On Head-to-Head: A 50/50 call

Head To Head: Chicago Cubs (5 – 5) San Diego Padres.
It’s too close to call! Can either team break the deadlock? For the most recent 10 direct encounters between them, both teams are evenly matched. Our head to head analysis starts from the game between them in 2003. This implies that the upcoming battle is up for grabs. The latest meeting took place on the Wed, 01 Oct 25, when San Diego Padres secured a 3 – 0 win.

Is this the match that sets them apart? Both Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres share the same number of wins. This next game will be a battle for dominance.

Prediction Based On Recent Form: San Diego Padres to prevail

Examining current performance before this fixture, Chicago Cubs were beaten against San Diego Padres with a score of 0-3. San Diego Padres secured victory vs Chicago Cubs with a score of 3-0. Chicago Cubs have got the victory in 5 of their last 10 games versus all opponents, while San Diego Padres triumphed in 8 of their last 10 fixtures versus all opponents, suggesting perhaps San Diego Padres are in the better form approaching this match.

Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Best Betting Odds For The Game

Winner (incl. extra innings)

1W

1.892

2W

2.01

Over Under (incl. extra innings)

> 4.5

1.19

< 4.5

4.7

> 5.5

1

< 5.5

1

> 9.5

1

< 9.5

1

Handicap (incl. extra innings) && -1.5

1W -1.5

2.85

2W -1.5

1.469

First Inning Result

1W

4.1

2W

4.25

X

1.66

Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Tips

Winner (incl. extra innings) → Chicago Cubs catches the eye as a worthwhile wager → 1.89