Chicago Cubs defeat Cincinnati Reds 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 5, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 2, Chicago Cubs 3
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 5 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:
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 5.2 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Nathaniel Lowe (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Michael Busch (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 2 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: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 3.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 20-16 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 10-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 13 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 24-12 in the 2026 regular season (16-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 33 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 11 times, with 1 push. That made it seven 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 Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.