Atlanta Braves defeat Chicago Cubs 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 12, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 2, Atlanta Braves 5
The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Truist Park. With the run line at pick'em, the Atlanta Braves covered by winning. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 7 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The Atlanta Braves won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 4.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Alex Bregman (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Grant Holmes (Atlanta Braves): 4.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Mike Yastrzemski (Atlanta Braves): 2-for-2, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Atlanta Braves covered by winning: the run line was pick'em.
The run line opened at Chicago Cubs -1.5 and closed at pick'em.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 1.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.
Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 27-15 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 9-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 39 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 15 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 29-13 in the 2026 regular season (13-6 at home, 16-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 40 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 19 times, with 3 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the Atlanta Braves.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Chicago Cubs at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.