Athletics defeat Chicago Cubs 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 2, Chicago Cubs 1
The Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 3 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Athletics won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Gage Jump (Athletics): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): 6.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Nico Hoerner (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-2, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
Did Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 4.5.
Athletics and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 29-31 in the 2026 regular season (11-17 at home, 18-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 29 of 58 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 28 times and under 29 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 32-29 in the 2026 regular season (18-12 at home, 14-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 58 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 32 times and under 25 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Athletics and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Athletics: at the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Athletics at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.