Chicago Cubs vs Kansas City Royals — result

The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Chicago Cubs at 1.65 — an implied 59% chance. Kansas City Royals upset it.

• Chicago Cubs: opened 1.60, closed 1.65 (59%)
• Kansas City Royals: opened 2.47, closed 2.36 (41%)

Chicago Cubs — recent form

• 2026-08-06Toronto Blue Jays 2-3 Chicago Cubs
• 2026-08-05Los Angeles Dodgers 1-5 Chicago Cubs
• 2026-08-04Los Angeles Dodgers 5-10 Chicago Cubs
• 2026-08-02New York Yankees 2-1 Chicago Cubs

Kansas City Royals — recent form

• 2026-08-06Minnesota Twins 0-2 Kansas City Royals
• 2026-08-05Minnesota Twins 1-2 Kansas City Royals
• 2026-08-04Minnesota Twins 2-8 Kansas City Royals
• 2026-08-02Kansas City Royals 6-12 Colorado Rockies