The Cubs will play the Guardians on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. This is Game 2 of a doubleheader. Your timezone's first pitch time is 4:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Cubs have a 94.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Guardians is 94.67.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 0-1 record as a visiting team, ranking them 6th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Cleveland Guardians - The Cleveland Guardians have a 1-0 record as a home team. They rank 5th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 13th (31) Overall, with the Cleveland Guardians ranking 17th (26) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 16th (28) Overall for runs allowed. The Cleveland Guardians stand 14th (30) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians have won their last 2 games.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 3-4 Overall record (2.5 GB National Central Division), with the Cleveland Guardians possessing a 5-3 Overall standing (0.0 GB American Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, scallywags! The Cubs be settin' sail for a battle in Cleveland...
Them Cubs be strugglin' with a pitiful record this season...3-4 ain't no way to command the seven seas. The Guardians be waitin' with a strong 5-3 record at home...
If ye be wantin' to make some doubloons, head to SportsBetting3.com...bet on this game and may the odds be ever in yer favor...Review the odds below, but beware the wrath of the baseball gods...arrrr!
Best Cubs at Guardians Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Guardians | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cleveland Guardians | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Guardians are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +130 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Guardians are +1.5 -155 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Guardians
Doubleheader - Game 2 - 4/05/26 4:10pm EDT | -130+110 |
- Cleveland Guardians bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Cleveland Guardians is 47.62%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 56.52%.
Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Guardians Prop Bets
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Cubs
Guardians
First Team to Score
4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | -175+135Bet |
Cubs
Guardians
Tie
1st Inning Winner
4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | +300+375-160Bet |
Cubs
Guardians
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | +130+180+230Bet |
Cubs
Guardians
To Extra Innings
4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | Yes +700No -1100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cubs
Guardians
1st Team to Score Will Win
4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at CLE 4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +110Bet |
Guardians
Total Runs
CUB at CLE 4/05/26 4:10pm EDT Doubleheader - Game 2 | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -140Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Cleveland Guardians Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +1100 Bet | +1500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Guardians | +5000 Bet | +3000 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Cleveland Guardians Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Chicago Cubs | 14 | 9 | 0.609 | +2.0 | 9-5 | 5-4 | 124 | 87 | +37 | W7 | 8-2 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 14 | 11 | 0.560 | +3.0 | 8-4 | 6-7 | 105 | 109 | -4 | W1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 at 4:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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