Chicago Cubs defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 3, 2026 · MLB · Arizona Diamondbacks 4, Chicago Cubs 8
The Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 11.5, with 12 runs combined.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Merrill Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks): 4.1 innings, 6 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Gabriel Moreno (Arizona Diamondbacks): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Moises Ballesteros (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 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 4 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 over: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 11.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 11.5.
Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-17 in the 2026 regular season (9-6 at home, 7-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 19 times and under 11 times. That made it four straight losses for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 22-12 in the 2026 regular season (14-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Monday, May 4, 2026.