The Padres will play the Cubs on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 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 San Diego Padres have a 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Chicago Cubs is 93.33.
- Visiting San Diego Padres - The San Diego Padres have a 11-8 record as a visiting team, ranking them 3rd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 13-5 record as a home team. They rank 3rd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The San Diego Padres currently stand 2nd (195) Overall, with the Chicago Cubs ranking 9th (174) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The San Diego Padres are 5th (182) Overall for runs allowed. The Chicago Cubs stand 12th (158) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The San Diego Padres lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs won their last game.
- Team Records - The San Diego Padres have a 19-20 Overall record (6.5 GB National West Division), with the Chicago Cubs possessing a 22-15 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Padres be takin' on the Cubs in Chicago...
Ye Padres be strugglin' with a record below .500... (Arrr!)
But do not be countin' them out yet, for they be fightin' fierce...
Ye can bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com, me hearties, and review the odds below. Raise the Jolly Roger high and let the battle begin!
Best Padres at Cubs Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite San Diego Padres |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite San Diego Padres |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The San Diego Padres are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 7.5 +102 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $100 to win $102 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 San Diego Padres are -1.5 +135 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Cubs are +1.5 -157 run line underdogs at BetRivers.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Padres
Cubs
5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | -130+110 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 47.62%.
- San Diego Padres bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for San Diego Padres is 56.52%.
San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Padres
Cubs
First Team to Score
5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Padres
Cubs
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | +310+340-155Bet |
Padres
Cubs
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | +135+170+240Bet |
Padres
Cubs
To Extra Innings
5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | Yes +675No -1100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Padres
Cubs
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
SDG at CUB 5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -140Bet |
Padres
Total Runs
SDG at CUB 5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Dylan Cease
Strikeouts Thrown
SDG at CUB 5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | 6.5 o -1556.5 u +120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Hayden Wesneski
Strikeouts Thrown
SDG at CUB 5/08/24 2:20pm EDT | 3.5 o +1103.5 u -145Bet |
San Diego Padres & Chicago Cubs 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.
San Diego Padres World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Padres | +5000 Bet | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +25000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
San Diego Padres & Chicago Cubs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Padres | 55 | 50 | 0.524 | +10.0 | 26-28 | 29-22 | 476 | 447 | +29 | W5 | 6-4 |
| Chicago Cubs | 49 | 55 | 0.471 | +15.5 | 27-25 | 22-30 | 424 | 434 | -10 | L2 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs 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 Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at 2:20 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 San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs 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.