MLB Prop Bets: Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres (June 29, 2026)
The San Diego Padres (43-39) face the Chicago Cubs (46-38) at Wrigley Field on Monday at 8:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shota Imanaga is the probable pitcher for the Cubs, while the Padres' probable pitcher remains unclear. The Cubs are favored to win at -156, while the Padres are at +129. The total runs line is set at 11.5, with OVER at -114 and UNDER at -105.
- The Padres (-136) have a 40-42 Run Line record this season, while the Cubs (+113) hold a record of 35-49.
- The Padres have a 36-45-1 O/U record this season (meaning 36 games have gone over the total runs line, 45 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Cubs have a 44-38-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Padres are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Cubs are averaging +1.0 more at 4.9 runs (6th).
- In the field, the Padres are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (8th in the league), while the Cubs are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (14th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Padres are at .221 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Cubs are batting .240 (19th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Cubs have hit 99 (15th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Padres have managed 84 (23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Padres have recorded 313 RBIs to rank 30th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Cubs have recorded 384 RBIs to rank 7th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Cubs have an earned run average of 4.24 this season (17th in the Majors), while The Padres have an ERA of 3.89 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Padres have recorded 678 this season, ranking T20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank 24th for total strikeouts, recording 662.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Cubs this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Padres' opponents are at .242 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 10-15-57 | 6-8-30 | 4-7-25 | 6-5-25 | 4-10-32 | 0-0-2 | 1-1-8 |
| Cubs | 15-17-52 | 9-8-23 | 6-9-29 | 13-8-36 | 2-9-16 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 23-33-26 | 14-18-12 | 8-14-14 | 8-13-15 | 15-20-11 | 1-1-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Cubs | 32-27-25 | 20-11-9 | 12-16-16 | 27-15-15 | 5-12-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +105 and the YRFI is paying -140.
- The NRFI is 55-27 in Padres games this season. The Cubs have a 51-33 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Cubs recorded a 5-4 victory over the Padres at Petco Park when these teams last met on April 29. Matt Shaw was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording an RBI.
