On October 1, 2026 our model has run Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-152), which we rate LEAN confidence. We walk through all 6 bets we like in this game below. Everything below is our own number against the price the book is offering, written in plain English with how confident we are in words.
Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-152)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-152). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at -152 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.58 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-154)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Jake Cronenworth (SDP) Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-154). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at -154 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.49 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Matt Shaw Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-137)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is Matt Shaw Over 0.5 Hits+Runs+RBIs (-137). That is a Hits+Runs+RBIs bet. It was priced at -137 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.30 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Over 9 Total Runs (+184)
Odds correct at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Over 9 Total Runs (+184). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +184 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $28.40 if it lands. Our model rates this one a long shot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Over 7.5 Total Runs (+102)
Odds correct at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Over 7.5 Total Runs (+102). That is a totals bet. It was priced at +102 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Over 7.5 Total Runs (+101)
Odds correct at time of publishing
San Diego Padres play Chicago Cubs in the MLB. The bet we are looking at is San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: Over 7.5 Total Runs (+101). That is a alternate totals bet. It was priced at +101 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $20.10 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is the whole read. Every bet above is our own number against the price on the board at the time we wrote this, and the price can move before you get on. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.