Chicago Cubs defeat Philadelphia Phillies 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, Apr 20, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 1, Chicago Cubs 5
The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 6 runs combined.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs scored 4 runs in the second inning, the most by either team in an inning. They led 5-1 after five innings. Neither team scored after the fifth.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Aaron Nola (Philadelphia Phillies): 4.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Bryson Stott (Philadelphia Phillies): 1-for-4, 1 run.
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 6.2 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
Did Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 1.5.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Philadelphia Phillies at -105 and the Chicago Cubs at -115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Cubs a 51% favorite. The Chicago Cubs won as the favorite at -115: $86.96 profit on a $100 bet.
Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 8-14 in the 2026 regular season (5-10 at home, 3-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 5 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight losses for the Philadelphia Phillies.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 13-9 in the 2026 regular season (8-5 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 8 of 19 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 7 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Philadelphia Phillies: at the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Philadelphia Phillies at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.