Athletics defeat Chicago Cubs 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 5, Chicago Cubs 4
The Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Athletics won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jeffrey Springs (Athletics): 3.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Colby Thomas (Athletics): 1-for-1, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 5.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 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 over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
Athletics and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 30-31 in the 2026 regular season (11-17 at home, 19-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 30 of 59 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 29 times and under 29 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Athletics.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 32-30 in the 2026 regular season (18-13 at home, 14-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 59 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 33 times and under 25 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Athletics and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Athletics: at the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Athletics at home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.