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Giants vs Cubs: Robbie Ray Dominant on the Mound in Crucial Matchup - Prediction and Stats.

The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs will wrap up their three game series on Wednesday afternoon. In the first game, Chicago emerged victorious with a score of 9-2. The Giants will have Robbie Ray on the mound with a 3.05 ERA, while the Cubs will start Ben Brown with a 4.88 ERA. The betting line favors Chicago at -140. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this Giants vs. Cubs matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +125 | Cubs -140
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-182) | Cubs -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 58%.

San Francisco vs Chicago Stats

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are currently in third place in the NL West behind the dominant Dodgers and Padres. Despite this challenging position, they remain within striking distance, trailing the Padres by two games and the division-leading Dodgers by 2.5 games. The Giants recently won three out of four games against the Rockies but suffered a loss in the series opener. The team's young outfielder, Luis Matos, showed promise with a two-run home run in the game, highlighting his potential with three home runs and four RBIs in his limited appearances this season. Veteran power hitter Wilmer Flores leads the team with seven home runs and 31 RBIs, tying for fifth in the MLB, while third baseman Matt Chapman has also contributed with seven home runs and 21 RBIs. Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray has been a strong asset for the team, boasting a 4-0 record and a 3.05 ERA in his seven starts this season. With a power ranking of 17, the Giants excel in offense, defense, and currently hold a 22-14 record for the season.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs are currently on a winning streak, having won four of their last five games. They recently defeated the Brewers in two out of three games on the road and won the first game in their series. The Cubs are strengthening their lead in the NL Central, with a four-game lead over the Reds and Brewers. In Monday's game, Ian Happ played a key role in the Cubs' victory, hitting a home run and contributing three RBIs. Happ, the team's leadoff hitter and left fielder, leads the team with a batting average of .287 and the most hits at 43. The Cubs have three players tied for the lead in home runs, with Seiya Suzuki leading in RBIs. Kyle Tucker follows Happ and Suzuki in RBIs and batting average. Ben Brown, a right-handed pitcher, will make his 7th start of the season. The Cubs currently have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked #1 for offense, averaging 5.94 runs per game. Despite their strong offense, their defense ranks 13th, allowing an average of 4.17 runs per game. The Cubs have an overall record of 22-14 and recently lost two out of three matchups against San Francisco.

Robbie Ray Dominant on the Mound as Giants Face Cubs in Crucial Matchup

The San Francisco Giants will be starting Robbie Ray on the mound, who has proven to be a valuable asset to the team this season with a perfect record in the seven games he has started. Ray boasts an impressive 3.05 ERA and has secured victories against formidable opponents such as the Phillies, Yankees and Brewers. In his most recent outing against the Rockies, Ray delivered an outstanding performance, allowing only two hits and no earned runs over seven innings. Notably, he has only given up one home run in his last four starts, which will pose a challenge for the Chicago Cubs, who heavily rely on power hitting. On the other hand, the Cubs will be starting Brown, who struggled in his previous game against the Phillies, giving up six runs in less than four innings. With Ray's hot streak, the Giants are likely to secure a win before departing on Wednesday. We recommend betting on the Giants to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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