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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The San Diego Padres will take on the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Petco Park on Wednesday, starting at 4:10 PM ET.
The Padres will send Matt Waldron (0-1, 12.46 ERA) to the mound, up against Jameson Taillon (1-1, 4.55 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Padres a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Cubs.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's Cubs vs. Padres matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Padres prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Padres, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Padres a 51% chance of beating the Cubs.
According to our model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Cubs vs. Padres odds [4/29/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Padres |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+155) | +1.5 (-184) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -110 |
| Total | o8.5 (-120) | u8.5 (+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 |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Padres +1.5 | -184 |
| Moneyline | Padres | -110 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -120 |
According to our MLB best 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
Wednesday's MLB action between the Padres and Cubs at Petco Park is scheduled to start at 4:10 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
- Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Time: 4:10 PM ET/1:10PM PT
- Venue: Petco Park
Conclusion
We predict the Padres, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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