Cubs vs Padres: Boyd vs Pivetta in Crucial Playoff Opener
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres kick off their playoff series today at Wrigley Field. Matthew Boyd (14-8, 3.21 ERA) takes the mound for the Cubs, while Nick Pivetta (13-5, 2.87) starts for the Padres. The game begins at 3:08 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ABC.
The model favors the Cubs in Game 1, with a projected score of 4.3 to 3.5. Money line bets back the Cubs at -127, while run line bets can be placed on the Cubs -1.5 at +178. The over/under is set at 7 with the over favored at -109.
Pivetta and Boyd are expected to put up impressive strikeout numbers. Boyd is projected for 5.3 strikeouts, while Pivetta is expected to record 6.3. At FanDuel Sportsbook, Boyd's over/under for strikeouts is 3.5, and Pivetta's is 4.5.
In the home run department, Manny Machado and Michael Busch are co-favorites at +420 to hit a home run.
The Cubs and Padres face off in a crucial playoff game today. With strong starting pitchers and favorable projections, the game promises to be an exciting one. Be sure to catch the action on ABC at 3:08 p.m. ET.
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