Chicago Cubs defeat Cincinnati Reds 7-6: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, May 6, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 6, Chicago Cubs 7
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 13 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:
- Brady Singer (Cincinnati Reds): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 5.1 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
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 over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 20-17 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 10-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 36 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 13 times, with 1 push. That made it six straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 25-12 in the 2026 regular season (17-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 22 times and under 11 times, with 1 push. That made it eight 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 Thursday, May 7, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Thursday, May 7, 2026.