Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago Cubs 7-5: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 7, Chicago Cubs 5
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 12 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chase Burns (Cincinnati Reds): 5.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Tyler Stephenson (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-5, 2 home runs, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Cincinnati Reds covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 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: 12 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 3.
The total opened and closed at 9.
How did AiQ's Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$71.94 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$71.94 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Chase Burns (Cincinnati Reds): over 5.5 strikeouts at -139, finished with 7, a win.
Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 65-72 in the 2026 regular season (32-36 at home, 33-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 68 of 136 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 73 times and under 61 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 77-60 in the 2026 regular season (39-29 at home, 38-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 64 of 134 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 74 times and under 58 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the San Diego Padres at home on Monday, August 31, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Monday, August 31, 2026.