Chicago Cubs defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 5, Cincinnati Reds 2
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 7 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap
It was 2-2 after five innings. The Chicago Cubs outscored the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 4 strikeouts.
- Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- JJ Bleday (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 2.
The total opened at 9.5 and closed at 9.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds game prop results: team totals and first five innings
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Chicago Cubs team total 4.5: the over, paying -140, with 5 scored.
- First-five-innings moneyline: the first five innings were tied, so bets were refunded.
- Cincinnati Reds team total 3.5: the under, paying +114, with 2 scored.
- First-five-innings total 4.5: the under, paying +102, with 4 runs scored.
Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Cubs at -148 and the Cincinnati Reds at +124. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Cubs a 57% favorite. The Chicago Cubs won as the favorite at -148: $67.57 profit on a $100 bet.
The total moved down from 9.5 to 9, and the game went under.
Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 86-69 in the 2026 regular season (45-33 at home, 41-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 72 of 152 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 85 times and under 64 times, with 3 pushes.
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 72-83 in the 2026 regular season (38-42 at home, 34-41 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 76 of 154 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 81 times and under 69 times, with 4 pushes.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the Chicago Cubs at home on Sunday, September 20, 2026.