Chicago Cubs defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 2, 2026 · MLB · Arizona Diamondbacks 0, Chicago Cubs 2
The Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 2 runs combined.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ryne Nelson (Arizona Diamondbacks): 5.2 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Geraldo Perdomo (Arizona Diamondbacks): 1-for-4.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
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 under: 2 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 5.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-16 in the 2026 regular season (9-6 at home, 7-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 29 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 11 times. That made it three straight losses for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 21-12 in the 2026 regular season (13-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it four 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 Sunday, May 3, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Arizona Diamondbacks at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026.