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Cubs vs. Padres prediction: Cubs favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [4/28/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The San Diego Padres will take on the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Petco Park on Tuesday, starting at 9:40 PM ET.
Walker Buehler (1-2, 5.75 ERA) will be on the bump for the Padres, up against Edward Cabrera (2-0, 2.73 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Cubs a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Padres.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Cubs vs. Padres matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Padres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB game between the Cubs and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Cubs a 52% chance of beating the Padres.
According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cubs vs. Padres odds [4/28/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-162) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o8.5 (-105) | u8.5 (-110) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs -1.5 | +140 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -118 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -105 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 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
Tuesday'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: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Time: 9:40 PM ET/6:40PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Padres in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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