The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago Cubs on April 5, 2026. First pitch from Progressive Field is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on CLEG.
The Cubs are favored by -115 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Guardians are -102 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 7 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Cubs vs Guardians prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Cubs vs Guardians Prediction
- Cubs vs Guardians Pick: Under 7
My Cubs vs Guardians best bet is on the Under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Cubs vs Guardians Odds
| Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +168 | 7 -110o / -110u | -116 |
| Guardians Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -205 | 7 -110o / -110u | -102 |
- Cubs vs Guardians spread: Cubs -1.5 (+168), Guardians +1.5 (-205)
- Cubs vs Guardians over/under: 7 (-110 / -110)
- Cubs vs Guardians moneyline: Cubs -116, Guardians -102
Cubs vs Guardians MLB Betting Preview
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Cubs vs Guardians Picks
The forecast in Cleveland calls for temps in the low-40s and nearly 20 MPH winds heading straight across the field from left to right. Given that report, BallParkPal projects a -20% home run factor for Sunday's game.
The Cubs are starting Edward Cabrera, a former Marlins prospect who could be a good post-hype buy. He tossed six innings of shutout ball against the Angels in his 2026 debut.
While we're not as high on Parker Messick, he tossed five shutout innings against the Dodgers in Chavez Ravine in his 2026 debut. Plus, the Guardians always have a good bullpen.
Pick: Under 7
