Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Chicago Cubs 5-4: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 4, Arizona Diamondbacks 5
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 9 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks final score and game recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Clay Holmes (Chicago Cubs): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Ian Happ (Chicago Cubs): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Brandon Pfaadt (Arizona Diamondbacks): 6.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Ryan Waldschmidt (Arizona Diamondbacks): 1-for-1, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks?
The Arizona Diamondbacks 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. Arizona Diamondbacks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 1.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$119 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$119 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Clay Holmes (Chicago Cubs): over 3.5 strikeouts at +119, finished with 5, a win.
Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 76-57 in the 2026 regular season (38-27 at home, 38-30 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 63 of 130 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 71 times and under 57 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Arizona Diamondbacks 70-63 in the 2026 regular season (39-29 at home, 31-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 71 of 130 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 68 times, with 5 pushes.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks: the Chicago Cubs at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.