Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/5

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to play against the Cleveland Guardians in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs have a record of 3-4 and are currently ranked 5th in their division. They are looking to bounce back after a recent loss.

The Guardians enter this game with a 5-3 record, holding the top spot in their division. They have won their last two games and aim to keep their momentum going. The game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 1:10 PM. The weather forecast predicts a cool day with breezy winds and overcast clouds.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Cleveland Guardians, 4-1, with only five hits and no home runs. Their starting pitcher, Cade Horton, had a brief outing, pitching only one inning.

In their game against the Los Angeles Angels on April 1st, the Cubs won, 6-2. Matthew Boyd pitched well, striking out ten over nearly six innings. Nico Hoerner led the offense with three hits and one RBI.

The Cubs’ current batting average is .222, ranking them 15th. Their on-base percentage is also .314, which is 15th in the league. On the mound, Edward Cabrera is set to start with a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

Cubs vs Guardians Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians
  • Venue: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
  • Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs Moneyline -135, Guardians Moneyline +113, Cubs Runline -1.5 (+130), Guardians Runline +1.5 (-156), Total Over 7.5 (-114), Total Under 7.5 (-107)

Cleveland Guardians Team Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are coming off a strong win against the Chicago Cubs, finishing with a 4-1 score. Joey Cantillo led the pitching with 5 1/3 innings, allowing only one earned run. Chase DeLauter was a standout hitter, going 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs.

In their recent games, the Guardians have been showing power with the bat. They have hit eight home runs so far this season, ranking them 6th in the league. Despite a batting average of .203, their ability to hit for power has been key to their success.

Slade Cecconi is set to start on the mound for the Guardians. He has had a tough start to the season with a 12.46 ERA over his first outing. The team will look for him to bounce back and improve in the upcoming game against the Cubs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Chicago Cubs are favored on the moneyline at -135. Given their better overall pitching stats, including a lower earned run average and batting average against, the Cubs are the pick to win. The projected score is Cubs 4, Guardians 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -114 and the under at -107. Both teams have solid pitching, making the under a good choice. The projected total score is 7 runs, which supports taking the under.