St. Louis Cardinals defeat Chicago Cubs 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 29, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 5, St. Louis Cardinals 6
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 11 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals final score and game recap
The St. Louis Cardinals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 5.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Andre Pallante (St. Louis Cardinals): 3.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Nelson Velazquez (St. Louis Cardinals): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals?
The St. Louis Cardinals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 3.5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 7.5.
Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 31-27 in the 2026 regular season (18-11 at home, 13-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 55 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 22 times, with 1 push.
This result left the St. Louis Cardinals 30-25 in the 2026 regular season (14-13 at home, 16-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 33 of 54 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 23 times and under 27 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Next for the St. Louis Cardinals: the Chicago Cubs at home on Saturday, May 30, 2026.