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Cubs vs Padres Prediction, Picks, Best Bets & Parlay

Free MLB prediction and picks for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · powered by DataStreak

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Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
88-73 · L2
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San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
90-71 · W1

Cubs vs Padres Prediction

MLB schedule rolls on with Cubs vs Padres. Plays below.

Records and recent form set the table. The props are where the meal gets served.

Cubs vs Padres Picks

Books have not posted player props for CHC at SD yet. Lines usually go up a few hours before first pitch or tip-off; check back closer to game time. See all of today’s free picks across the slate.

Injury Report

18 listed
JUST IN: Porter Hodge 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Ben Brown 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Neck) · Cade Horton 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Phil Maton 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Knee) · Hunter Harvey 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Triceps) · Riley Martin 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Edward Cabrera 15-day-il → Bereavement (Personal) · Trent Thornton paternity → 15-Day IL (Ankle) · Ramon Laureano 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Hip) · Lucas Giolito 15-day-il → 60-Day IL (Elbow) · Luis Rengifo 10-day-il → 60-Day IL (Knee) · Casey Mize day-to-day → 15-Day IL (Ankle) · Miguel Andujar day-to-day → 10-Day IL (Wrist)
CHC
  • Porter Hodge
    Elbow·Since Mar 24
    60-Day IL
  • Ben Brown
    Neck·Since Jun 23
    60-Day IL
  • Cade Horton
    Elbow·Since Apr 3
    60-Day IL
  • Phil Maton
    Knee·Since Aug 1
    60-Day IL
  • Hunter Harvey
    Triceps·Since Apr 10
    60-Day IL
  • Riley Martin
    Elbow·Since Apr 24
    60-Day IL
  • Shelby Miller
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Justin Steele
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Edward Cabrera
    Personal·Since Sep 24
    Bereavement
  • Trent Thornton
    Ankle·Since Sep 11
    15-Day IL
  • Kevin Gausman
    Shoulder·Since Sep 23
    Day To Day
SD
  • Ramon Laureano
    Hip·Since Jun 1
    60-Day IL
  • Lucas Giolito
    Elbow·Since Jun 22
    60-Day IL
  • Luis Rengifo
    Knee·Since Aug 29
    60-Day IL
  • Bryan Hoeing
    Elbow·Since May 7
    60-Day IL
  • Casey Mize
    Ankle·Since Sep 25
    15-Day IL
  • Miguel Andujar
    Wrist·Since Aug 1
    10-Day IL
  • Jeremiah Estrada
    Shoulder·Since Aug 25
    15-Day IL

Team Trends

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Head-to-Head

CHC 5-0 over SD (3-2 ATS)

DateMatchupScoreWinner
2026-07-01SD @ CHC3–23CHC
2026-07-01SD @ CHC7–9CHC
2026-06-30SD @ CHC2–3CHC
2026-04-29CHC @ SD5–4CHC
2026-04-29CHC @ SD8–3CHC

Bullpen State

DataStreak bullpen score (lower = more rested)
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The Final Word

Some games you watch for the result. Some you watch for the props. Tonight is both.

Cubs vs Padres FAQ

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