Live Betting - San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs February 24, 2026

Chicago Cubs are favored to win with odds around 1.90 due to their strong 2026 projections of 86-88 wins and 64-66% playoff odds, while the Padres sit at 79-83 wins with just 21-40% playoff chances after losing key players like Dylan Cease; the Cubs' recent offseason additions like Alex Bregman bolster their edge in this MLB Spring Training matchup at DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 8:05 PM local time on February 24, 2026, at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona, which aligns with approximately 3:05 AM UTC on February 25 given the MST timezone.

The game is at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona, a spring training facility with a capacity of about 13,000 shared between the Cubs and Mariners, featuring modern amenities and a vibrant atmosphere for early-season baseball.

Chicago Cubs are predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.90 on DexWin, supported by their superior projected season performance including an 88.2 win average and frontline starters like Cade Horton, contrasting the Padres' weakened rotation ranked 26th in fWAR.

In recent head-to-head meetings, the Cubs hold a slight edge with projections favoring them heavily in 2026; over the last 10 regular season games prior to 2026, Chicago won 6, San Diego 4, averaging 8.5 total runs per game with the Cubs' offense clicking at a .847 OPS in key stretches.