
How to Watch Cubs vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - April 6
Updated Apr. 6, 2025 9:23 a.m. ET
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Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs will meet Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres on Sunday at Wrigley Field, at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Here's everything you need to watch the Cubs vs. Padres competition.
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Cubs vs. Padres Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Watch on MARQ, SDPA
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Cubs vs. Padres Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Padres 3
- Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Cubs 59%, Padres 41%
Cubs vs. Padres Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 6.5 | -120 | +101 | 7-1 CHC |
| 4/4/2025 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7 | -165 | +139 | 3-1 CHC |
| 5/8/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 7.5 | -134 | +114 | 3-0 SD |
| 5/7/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -172 | +144 | 3-2 CHC |
| 5/6/2024 | Cubs | -1.5 | 7.5 | -115 | -105 | 6-3 SD |
| 4/10/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 8 | -156 | +131 | 10-2 SD |
| 4/9/2024 | Padres | -1.5 | 8 | -141 | +120 | 5-1 CHC |
| 4/8/2024 | - | - | 7.5 | -137 | +117 | 9-8 SD |
| 6/5/2023 | Padres | -1.5 | 9 | -171 | +146 | 5-0 SD |
| 6/4/2023 | Cubs | -1.5 | 9 | -110 | -109 | 7-1 CHC |
Cubs Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.9 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 4.50 |
| K/9 | 6.8 |
Cubs Player Insights
- The Cubs' best power option comes in the form of Kyle Tucker and his four-home-run 12-RBI season, both team highs.
- In all of the majors, Tucker ranks fourth in home runs and second in RBI.
- Carson Kelly has a double, a triple, two home runs and six walks while batting .467.
- Dansby Swanson is hitting .233 with three doubles, three home runs and five walks.
- Seiya Suzuki has put his power on display as he paces his team with four home runs.
Cubs Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | @ Athletics | W 18-3 | Ben Brown vs Joey Estes |
| April 1 | @ Athletics | W 7-4 | Justin Steele vs Luis Severino |
| April 2 | @ Athletics | W 10-2 | Jameson Taillon vs Jeffrey Springs |
| April 4 | Padres | W 3-1 | Shota Imanaga vs Randy Vasquez |
| April 5 | Padres | W 7-1 | Matthew Boyd vs Nick Pivetta |
| April 6 | Padres | - | Ben Brown vs Kyle Hart |
| April 7 | Rangers | - | Justin Steele vs Nathan Eovaldi |
| April 8 | Rangers | - | Jameson Taillon vs Jack Leiter |
| April 9 | Rangers | - | Shota Imanaga vs Tyler Mahle |
| April 11 | @ Dodgers | - | Matthew Boyd vs Roki Sasaki |
| April 12 | @ Dodgers | - | TBA vs TBA |
Padres Player Insights
- Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the team in batting average with a high-water mark of .412.
- Among all hitters in MLB, Tatis' home run total ranks 75th and his RBI tally is 38th.
- Tatis carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .368 with two walks and four RBI.
- Merrill has hit two home runs with eight runs batted in, leading the team in both categories.
- Merrill is 37th in home runs and 14th in RBI among all MLB hitters this year.
- Manny Machado is batting .333 with three doubles and two walks.
- Gavin Sheets has two doubles, a home run and a walk while hitting .381.
Padres Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | Guardians | W 7-2 | Kyle Hart vs Luis Ortiz |
| April 1 | Guardians | W 7-0 | Michael King vs Logan Allen |
| April 2 | Guardians | W 5-2 | Dylan Cease vs Ben Lively |
| April 4 | @ Cubs | L 3-1 | Randy Vasquez vs Shota Imanaga |
| April 5 | @ Cubs | L 7-1 | Nick Pivetta vs Matthew Boyd |
| April 6 | @ Cubs | - | Kyle Hart vs Ben Brown |
| April 7 | @ Athletics | - | Michael King vs Luis Severino |
| April 8 | @ Athletics | - | Dylan Cease vs Jeffrey Springs |
| April 9 | @ Athletics | - | Randy Vasquez vs Osvaldo Bido |
| April 11 | Rockies | - | Nick Pivetta vs German Marquez |
| April 12 | Rockies | - | TBA vs TBA |
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