Cubs vs. Padres Prediction, Picks and Odds

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cubs vs. Padres MLB game on April 29, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Cubs
Jameson Taillon 1-1, 4.55 ERA
5
4
Apr 29, 4:10 PM ET Petco Park
Padres
Matt Waldron 0-1, 12.46 ERA
Apr 29, 4:10 PM ET Petco Park
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Cubs
0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 5 9 0
Padres
0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 4 3 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Cubs
    100%
  • Padres
    0%
Win Probability
Baseball infield diamond diagram
Last At Bat
Outs
Ramón Laureano strikes out swinging.
Quick Box Score
Cubs Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 N. Hoerner SS4010000.2500.650
2 M. Ballesteros DH5000000.0000.000
3 A. Bregman 3B3010020.3330.933
4 I. Happ LF4010012.2500.900
5 M. Busch 1B4000010.0000.200
6 M. Conforto RF4210000.2500.750
7 M. Shaw 2B4231100.7502.500
8 P. Crow-Armstrong CF4113101.2501.250
9 M. Amaya C3011010.3330.833
Padres Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Merrill CF3000010.0000.250
2 F. Tatis RF3011000.3330.583
3 M. Machado DH4000002.0000.000
4 X. Bogaerts SS4000001.0000.000
5 T. France 1B4000000.0000.000
6 R. Laureano PH1000001.0000.000
7 J. Cronenworth 2B2100011.0000.333
8 F. Fermin C0000000.0000.000
9 B. Johnson LF0000000.0000.000

Cubs vs. Padres: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

  • Teams: Cubs vs. Padres
  • Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Petco Park

Current Betting Odds

  • Spread: Cubs favored at -1.5
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5
  • Moneyline Odds: Cubs +106, Padres -106

Dimers' Win Probabilities

  • Cubs: 49%
  • Padres: 51%

Dimers' predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Cubs a win probability of 49%, while the Padres have a win probability of 51%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Padres are more likely to beat the Cubs in the MLB game at Petco Park on Wednesday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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