Padres vs. Cubs MLB Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sharp Bettors Taking Advantage of Windy Wrigley Weather
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images. Pictured: General view of Chicago Cubs flags blowing in the wind
- The San Diego Padres will visit the Chicago Cubs at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 2.
- The latest Chicago weather forecast is calling for steady winds blowing throughout today's Padres vs. Cubs matchup.
- Below is the detailed Wrigley Field weather forecast, including how savvy bettors can take advantage of Wednesday's strong winds.
MLB Odds: Padres vs. Cubs Odds
| Padres Odds | +108 |
| Cubs Odds | -118 |
| Over/Under | 7 (-120o/-104u) |
| Time | 2:20 p.m. ET |
| TV | Marquee Sports |
There are many factors that influence line movement when it comes to the MLB betting market, like sharp action, key injuries, players resting and weather.
And when it comes to weather, the winds in Chicago often have an effect on over/unders at Wrigley Field.
If the winds are blowing in to home plate, you'll often see Cubs over/unders immediately drop. Conversely, if there are breezes blowing out to center, totals will typically increase as these conditions result in more scoring.
Today's Padres vs. Cubs matchup is another one with strong winds, so much so that sharp bettors have already taken a position on Wednesday afternoon's matchup.
Using the latest weather and betting market data, let's pinpoint how the pros are playing Padres vs. Cubs.
MLB Prediction: Padres vs. Cubs
According to the National Weather Service, 5-10 mph winds are expected today at Wrigley Field.
But as I mentioned above, it's not only the strength that we as bettors care about, but the direction of the wind as well.
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