The Chicago Cubs will travel out west to open a weekend series against the San Diego Padres in a Major League Baseball game set for Thursday night. <br /> <br />Start time from San Diego is slated for 10PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the MLB Extra Innings channel. <br /> <br />The wagering odds from this contest have the home team San Diego Padres favored by -145 odds with the take back on the road underdog Chicago Cubs at +134 odds. The run total is lined at seven runs.