Chicago Cubs defeat Cincinnati Reds 17-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 5, Chicago Cubs 17
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 22 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 12 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 3.0 innings, 7 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Kevin Gausman (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs): 4-for-6, 3 home runs, 6 RBIs, 4 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 12 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went over: 22 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 12.5.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.5.
How did AiQ's Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): over 1.5 strikeouts at -105, finished with 1, a loss.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 64-72 in the 2026 regular season (32-36 at home, 32-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 67 of 135 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 72 times and under 61 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 77-59 in the 2026 regular season (39-28 at home, 38-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 64 of 133 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 73 times and under 58 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Cincinnati Reds at home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.