Chicago Cubs defeat Atlanta Braves 2-0: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, May 14, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 2, Atlanta Braves 0
The Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Truist Park. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 2 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ben Brown (Chicago Cubs): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Chris Sale (Atlanta Braves): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves): 1-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Atlanta Braves -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves go over or under the total?
The game went under: 2 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 5.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 28-16 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 10-11 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 18 of 41 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 17 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Atlanta Braves 30-14 in the 2026 regular season (14-7 at home, 16-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 28 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 21 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Chicago White Sox on Friday, May 15, 2026. Next for the Atlanta Braves: the Boston Red Sox at home on Friday, May 15, 2026.