Chicago Cubs defeat Philadelphia Phillies 7-4: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · MLB · Philadelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 7
The Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 11 runs combined.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jesus Luzardo (Philadelphia Phillies): 4.2 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 1 strikeout.
- Nico Hoerner (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened at Philadelphia Phillies -0.5 and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Chicago Cubs between the open and the close, and they covered.
Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Philadelphia Phillies 8-15 in the 2026 regular season (5-10 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 5 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it seven straight losses for the Philadelphia Phillies.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 14-9 in the 2026 regular season (9-5 at home, 5-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 9 of 20 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 7 times, with 1 push. That made it seven 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 Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Philadelphia Phillies at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.