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Cubs vs Giants Series Concludes with Chicago Favored to Cover Against San Francisco

The Cubs and the Giants are set to conclude their four-game series on Thursday, June 27. Chicago is struggling, having lost five of their last six games and currently sits in last place in the National League Central division. Meanwhile, the Giants have won three straight games after a five-game losing streak, all against the Cubs, and will be looking for the sweep on Thursday. The game is scheduled to start at 3:45 P.M. EST, with Shota Imanaga starting for the Cubs and Jordan Hicks for the Giants. Chicago is the betting favorite, opening at -114, but the current line favors San Francisco at -106.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -105 | Giants -106
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (+155) | Giants +1.5 (-176)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 51%.

Chicago vs San Francisco Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are currently 37-44 overall this season and are in last place in the National League Central division. They are 11 games back of the Brewers for first place and a game back of the Reds to move out of last place. The team has lost four straight games and five of their last six outings. In their recent loss to the Giants, the Cubs fell 4-3 despite a strong performance from Seiya Suzuki who hit a home run. Hayden Wesneski pitched four innings and allowed three earned runs in the loss. The Cubs will have Shota Imanaga starting in their next game with a 7-2 record and an ERA of 2.96. The team is hitting .229 this season, ranking sixth worst in the league, and have a power ranking of 21 with an offense ranked 20th and defense ranked 19th.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants are currently 39-42 overall this season, placing them in fourth in the National League West division. They are 11.5 games behind the Dodgers for first place and 10.5 games ahead of the Rockies to avoid last place. Despite a recent five-game losing streak, the Giants have won three straight games, including a 4-3 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday, June 26. Jordan Hicks will start the next game for the Giants, holding a record of 4-3 with an ERA of 3.24 this season. The Giants are ranked 13th in power ranking and are 15th for offense, scoring an average of 4.38 runs per game. They are 23rd for defense, allowing an average of 4.73 points per game. The Giants are hitting .245 this season and have collected the 14th most runs and the 13th most hits in the league.

Pitchers Hicks and Imanaga to Face Off in Anticipated Low-Scoring Match-up; Cubs Favored to Cover Against Giants

Thursday's upcoming game is anticipated to be a low-scoring match-up featuring pitchers Jordan Hicks and Shota Imanaga. Both pitchers have demonstrated impressive performance this season, showcasing their capabilities on the mound. However, the deciding factor may lie in the strategic offensive maneuvers of the teams. When Hicks has started at home this season, the Giants have only won 3 out of 8 games, indicating a potential vulnerability. Additionally, the Cubs have shown strength in their performance against National League West division teams, boasting a .263 batting average. This statistical advantage may enable the Cubs to dominate offensively against the Giants. Considering these factors, it would be advisable to place your bet on the Cubs to cover in this game.

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