Chicago Cubs defeat San Diego Padres 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 5, San Diego Padres 4
The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Petco Park. The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres final score and game recap
The San Diego Padres scored 3 runs in the fifth inning, the most by either team in an inning. It was 3-3 after five innings. The Chicago Cubs outscored the San Diego Padres 2-1 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Matt Shaw (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Matt Waldron (San Diego Padres): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Nick Castellanos (San Diego Padres): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres?
The San Diego Padres covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Cubs at -103 and the San Diego Padres at -115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the San Diego Padres a 51% favorite. The Chicago Cubs won as the underdog at -103: $97.09 profit on a $100 bet.
Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 19-12 in the 2026 regular season (11-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 8 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
This result left the San Diego Padres 19-11 in the 2026 regular season (10-6 at home, 9-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 13 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the San Diego Padres.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. Next for the San Diego Padres: the Chicago White Sox at home on Friday, May 1, 2026.