Chicago Cubs defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4
The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 10 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Emmet Sheehan (Los Angeles Dodgers): 6.1 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts.
- Will Smith (Los Angeles Dodgers): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 1.
The total opened at 9.5 and closed at 9.
Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 17-9 in the 2026 regular season (11-5 at home, 6-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 23 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 7 times, with 1 push. That made it ten straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 17-9 in the 2026 regular season (9-4 at home, 8-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 24 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 12 times.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: the Chicago Cubs at home on Saturday, April 25, 2026.