Chicago Cubs defeat San Diego Padres 8-3: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 8, San Diego Padres 3
The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Petco Park. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Edward Cabrera (Chicago Cubs): 5.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Walker Buehler (San Diego Padres): 4.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Xander Bogaerts (San Diego Padres): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 18-12 in the 2026 regular season (11-5 at home, 7-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 27 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 8 times, with 1 push.
This result left the San Diego Padres 19-10 in the 2026 regular season (10-5 at home, 9-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 27 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 13 times and under 13 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Next for the San Diego Padres: the Chicago Cubs at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.