Chicago Cubs defeat Toronto Blue Jays 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays 2, Chicago Cubs 3
The Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 5 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs final score and game recap
The Chicago Cubs won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dylan Cease (Toronto Blue Jays): 7.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- Alejandro Kirk (Toronto Blue Jays): 4-for-5, 1 RBI.
- David Peterson (Chicago Cubs): 5.0 innings, 1 earned run, 3 strikeouts.
- Alex Bregman (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Toronto Blue Jays -1.5.
Did Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
How did AiQ's Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-1.
- Player props: 1-1, -$25.93 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago Cubs player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-1 in this game, -$25.93 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Dylan Cease (Toronto Blue Jays): over 7.5 strikeouts at -135, finished with 10, a win.
- David Peterson (Chicago Cubs): over 4.5 strikeouts at +130, finished with 3, a loss.
Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Toronto Blue Jays 54-62 in the 2026 regular season (28-31 at home, 26-31 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 54 of 115 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 56 times and under 57 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Chicago Cubs 67-49 in the 2026 regular season (35-24 at home, 32-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 55 of 113 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 52 times, with 1 push. That made it four straight wins for the Chicago Cubs.
What's next for Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs?
Next for the Toronto Blue Jays: at the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, August 7, 2026. Next for the Chicago Cubs: at the Kansas City Royals on Friday, August 7, 2026.