The San Diego Padres (40-24) look to sweep the Chicago Cubs (23-39) on Thursday afternoon, with the first pitch set for 2:20 p.m. ET. San Diego is a -180 favorite (risk $180 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Padres vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 11 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

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The model knows Chicago catcher Willson Contreras is a smooth batter due to his awareness of the strike zone and pitch recognition skills. Contreras owns home-run power and has been playing good ball during the month of June. He's batting .295 with four homers and eight RBI. On June 14, he went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, and three RBI. 

The model also knows San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar is an overall good athlete. Profar can hit for average, power while being able to drive in runs consistently. The 29-year-old is a reliable defender and has good quickness to make plays in the outfield. Profar is hitting .253 along with seven home runs and 34 RBI. On June 13, he went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.

Now, the model has set its sights on Padres vs. Cubs. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the money line has ALL the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

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