Chicago Cubs defeat Athletics 7-6: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Jun 4, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 6, Chicago Cubs 7
The Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 7-6 on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 13 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- J.T. Ginn (Athletics): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 8 strikeouts.
- Shea Langeliers (Athletics): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 6.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
Did Athletics vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 3.
Athletics and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 30-32 in the 2026 regular season (11-17 at home, 19-15 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 31 of 60 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 30 times and under 29 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 33-30 in the 2026 regular season (19-13 at home, 14-17 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 60 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 34 times and under 25 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Athletics and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Athletics: at the Houston Astros on Friday, June 5, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the San Francisco Giants at home on Friday, June 5, 2026.