Atlanta Braves defeat Chicago Cubs 4-1: Recap & Betting Results

Wed, May 13, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 1, Atlanta Braves 4

The Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Truist Park. The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 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:

Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves?

The Atlanta Braves covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.

The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.

Did Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?

The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 3.5.

The total opened at 9 and closed at 8.5.

This result left the Chicago Cubs 27-16 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 9-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 40 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 16 times, with 1 push. That made it four straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.

This result left the Atlanta Braves 30-13 in the 2026 regular season (14-6 at home, 16-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 28 of 41 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 20 times, with 3 pushes. That made it four 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 Thursday, May 14, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Chicago Cubs at home on Thursday, May 14, 2026.