Chicago Cubs defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 4, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 4, Chicago Cubs 5
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 11.5, with 9 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chase Petty (Cincinnati Reds): 5.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Edward Cabrera (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Seiya Suzuki (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Cincinnati Reds 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 Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 11.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened at 11 and closed at 11.5.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 20-15 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 10-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 12 times, with 1 push. That made it four straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 23-12 in the 2026 regular season (15-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 10 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.