Free MLB Playoff Pick
Padres -125 over Cubs (win)
Rotation #944 / 10:00 PM EST 
King/Boyd (Listed Pitchers)

The Cubs went 5-1 against the Padres this season, including a sweep at Wrigley Field. Unfortunately for Chicago, there won’t be any games at Wrigley in this Wild Card series. San Diego has been on fire in September, posting MLB’s best slugging percentage this month. Postseason baseball is a different animal, where pitching and the ability to manufacture runs matter even more. San Diego stole more bases and recorded more sacrifice bunts than Chicago this season, giving the Padres more ways to create runs in a tight game. San Diego also owns the better bullpen, while Chicago’s relief pitching struggled down the stretch. Michael King has been outstanding at Petco Park, posting a 0.47 ERA over his last three home starts. With King on the mound and a stronger bullpen behind him, the Padres have the edge in a tight postseason game.