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The upcoming MLB showdown on February 24, 2026, features the San Diego Padres visiting the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ. This game promises exciting baseball action as both teams look to start their season strong in the highly competitive MLB league.
Our expert picks for this matchup consider starting pitching matchups, hitter performance against right-handed pitchers, and recent team trends. The Chicago Cubs have shown a solid home advantage, while the Padres possess a dynamic offense that can challenge any pitcher. Given the starting pitcher is right-handed, hitters' success rates against righties are a crucial factor influencing our betting tips.
Our prediction model, which has been profitable in the last 10 games with a high EV of +19.8% and a hit rate of 73.3% for Chicago Cubs moneyline bets, suggests the Cubs will edge out the Padres with a predicted score of 4-3. We forecast the Cubs to cover a -1.5 spread, offering bettors a valuable opportunity.
Catch all the action live on ESPN networks and get the best odds today at trusted sportsbooks like SugarHouse. For more detailed MLB analysis and picks, visit our MLB picks page to make informed wagers and maximize your betting success.
![]() CLEP. Messick (L) 13-1122% -133Everygame | |||||||
MIAC. Paddack (R) 11-1226% -109BetAnything | |||||||
![]() DETK. Montero (R) 12-1117% -106BetAnything | |||||||
TBS. Matz (L) 12-1075% +103Bet105 | |||||||
WSHF. Griffin (L) 10-1373% +127Bet105 | |||||||
BOSC. Early (L) 9-1355% -119BetAnything | |||||||
NYMN. McLean (R) 7-1526% -152BetOnline | |||||||
![]() CHCS. Imanaga (L) 13-914% -122Bookmaker | |||||||
KCK. Bubic (L) 7-1612% -117Bookmaker | |||||||
![]() TEXK. Rocker (R) 11-1150% -105Bet105 | |||||||
![]() COLUndecided 9-1478% +130Everygame | |||||||
LAAJ. Kochanowicz (R) 11-1381% -110BetOnline | |||||||
SEAL. Castillo (R) 10-1420% -153Everygame | |||||||
![]() AZM. Kelly (R) 13-910% -142Bet105 | |||||||
SFL. Roupp (R) 9-1391% +157Everygame | |||||||
MIAJ. Junk (R) 11-12- -121BetOnline | |||||||
![]() CLET. Bibee (R) 13-11- -128MyBookie | |||||||
TBN. Martinez (R) 12-10- -125BetOnline | |||||||
KCM. Wacha (R) 7-16- -125MyBookie | |||||||
LAAJ. Soriano (R) 11-13- -143BetOnline | |||||||
SEAL. Gilbert (R) 10-14- -180BetOnline | |||||||
![]() DETC. Mize (R) 12-11- -130BetOnline | |||||||
WSHZ. Littell (R) 10-13- +134BetOnline | |||||||
BOSR. Suarez (L) 9-13- +119Heritage | |||||||
![]() AZE. Rodriguez (L) 13-9- -150BetOnline | |||||||
SFT. Mahle (R) 9-13- +171BetOnline |