Chicago Cubs defeat Miami Marlins 6-1: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 6, Miami Marlins 1

The Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 on Friday, September 4, 2026, at loanDepot park. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 7 runs combined.

Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins final score and game recap

The Chicago Cubs won by 5 runs.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins?

The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.

The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.

Did Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins go over or under the total?

The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 1.

The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 8.

This result left the Chicago Cubs 80-62 in the 2026 regular season (41-31 at home, 39-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 67 of 139 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 77 times and under 60 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.

This result left the Miami Marlins 71-71 in the 2026 regular season (42-28 at home, 29-43 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 72 of 141 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 68 times and under 69 times, with 4 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Miami Marlins.

What's next for Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins?

Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Miami Marlins on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Next for the Miami Marlins: the Chicago Cubs at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026.