Cubs vs Padres Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2024
Last updated: May 7, 2024, 11:30PM | Published: May 7, 2024, 2:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, beginning at 9:40am AEST.
The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga (5-0, 0.78 ERA) start, up against Randy Vásquez (0-1, 5.87 ERA) for the Padres.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Padres game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Padres
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's CHI Cubs-San Diego MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cubs a 59% chance of beating the Padres at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Padres: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.57, Padres $2.40
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.20), Padres +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Cubs at $1.57 and the Padres at $2.40.
The Cubs are 1.5-run favourites against the Padres, with odds of $2.20 currently on offer at TAB.
For the underdog Padres (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.67.
The Over/Under for Cubs vs Padres is set at 9.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Padres (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 60% chance of staying Under.
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Cubs vs Padres: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Diego at $2.40 with (1.0% edge)
- Line: Padres +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB (60% probability)
These Cubs vs Padres betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Padres to win is our recommended option due to the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Cubs vs Padres: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of CHI Cubs vs San Diego on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the CHI Cubs vs San Diego game at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Padres: Preview
The game between the Cubs and Padres at Wrigley Field is scheduled to start at 9:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our CHI Cubs vs San Diego predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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