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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Monday.
The San Diego Padres will take on the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Petco Park on Monday, beginning at 9:40 PM ET.
The Padres will send Randy Vásquez (2-0, 1.88 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Matthew Boyd (1-1, 5.79 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Padres a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Cubs.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's Cubs vs. Padres matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Padres prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB game between the Cubs and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Padres a 51% chance of defeating the Cubs.
According to our model, the 7.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Cubs vs. Padres odds [4/27/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +100 | -116 |
| Total | o7.5 (-112) | u7.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cubs vs. Padres picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Cubs | +100 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -112 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cubs vs. Padres game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Padres and Cubs at Petco Park is scheduled to commence at 9:40 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs in Monday's MLB matchup.
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