Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants Betting Picks & Predictions
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 65-97, ended their five-game
Game outlook
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 65-97, 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 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.