Chicago Cubs defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 1, 2026 · MLB · Arizona Diamondbacks 5, Chicago Cubs 6
The Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7, with 11 runs combined.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zac Gallen (Arizona Diamondbacks): 3.2 innings, 6 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Geraldo Perdomo (Arizona Diamondbacks): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Michael Busch (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 2 RBIs.
Who covered the spread in Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 7, over by 4.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-15 in the 2026 regular season (9-6 at home, 7-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 10 times. That made it two straight losses for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 20-12 in the 2026 regular season (12-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 29 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 8 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: at the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Saturday, May 2, 2026.