Cubs vs Padres Prediction and MLB Tips - 9 May 2024
Last updated: May 8, 2024, 5:57PM | Published: May 7, 2024, 7:44PM
The Chicago Cubs will take on the San Diego Padres in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, beginning at 4:20am AEST.
Hayden Wesneski (2-0, 0.54 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cubs, pitting him against Dylan Cease (4-2, 2.55 ERA) for the Padres.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cubs vs Padres game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Cubs vs Padres
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's CHI Cubs-San Diego MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Padres a 53% chance of defeating the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
More: Cubs vs Padres Match Centre
Cubs vs Padres: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $2.10, Padres $1.73
- Line: Cubs +1.5 ($1.65), Padres -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Cubs at $2.10 and the Padres at $1.73.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Padres, with odds of $1.65 currently available at TAB.
For the favourite Padres (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.25.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 51% chance of staying Under.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Cubs vs Padres: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: CHI Cubs at $2.10 with (1.8% edge)
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB (60% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (51% probability)
Today's Cubs vs Padres best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Padres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our preferred option because of the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Cubs vs Padres: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of CHI Cubs vs San Diego on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the CHI Cubs vs San Diego match-up at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs vs Padres: Preview
The match-up between the Cubs and Padres at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 4:20am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
- Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our CHI Cubs vs San Diego predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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