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San Francisco Giants Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Chicago Cubs

The San Francisco Giants took on the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their mid-week series on Tuesday, June 25. The Giants, with a record of 37-42, ended their five-game losing streak with a win on Monday night after the Cubs' pitching collapsed in the ninth inning. Chicago, also at 37-42, is currently in last place in the National League Central division. The game is scheduled to start at 9:45 P.M. EST with Kyle Hendricks (ERA: 7.46) on the mound for the Cubs and TBD for the Giants. The Cubs opened as the betting favorite at -120 and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -120 | Giants +100
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+135) | Giants +1.5 (-161)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 55%.

Chicago vs San Francisco Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are currently 37-42 this season, placing them in last in the National League Central division. They are nine games behind the Brewers for first place, and one game behind the Reds and Pirates to move out of the division's basement. The Cubs have a 15-24 record when playing on the road and have lost five of their last eight games. In their last game, they suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to the Giants after leading 4-0 through five innings. Kyle Hendricks will start on Tuesday with a record of 1-4 and an ERA of 7.46. The Cubs are hitting .229 this season, ranking sixth worst in the league, and have a power ranking of 21.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants are currently 37-42 overall this season and are in fourth place in the National League West division. They are 11.5 games back of the first place Dodgers. The Giants recently snapped a five-game losing streak with a walk-off win against the Cubs, scoring three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Their pitching staff has struggled with an ERA of 4.53, ranking sixth worst in the league, while their hitting performance ranks in the middle of the league. In their recent matchup against Chicago, the Giants won 5-4 at home. The Giants have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 15th for offense and 25th for defense in the league.

Struggling Kyle Hendricks Sets Giants Up for Victory on the Road

Kyle Hendricks has not performed up to his usual standards this season, evidenced by his high ERA of 7.46, particularly when playing away games where his ERA is 9.00 in six games. The Cubs, as a team, have struggled on the road, holding a 1-5 record when Hendricks is the starting pitcher. On the other hand, the Giants have shown strength playing at home, boasting a .250 batting average in those games. Given Hendricks' recent performance, it is likely that the Giants will capitalize on opportunities presented by his pitching, making them the favorable choice to cover with the run line in this matchup.

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