Chicago Cubs defeat Cincinnati Reds 8-3: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, May 7, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 8
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 11 runs combined.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Rhett Lowder (Cincinnati Reds): 3.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts.
- Michael Conforto (Chicago Cubs): 3-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
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: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 2.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 20-18 in the 2026 regular season (10-8 at home, 10-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 37 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 13 times, with 1 push. That made it seven straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 26-12 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 8-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 35 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 11 times, with 1 push. That made it nine straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the Houston Astros at home on Friday, May 8, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Texas Rangers on Friday, May 8, 2026.