San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Giants and the Cubs will clash for game two of their series tonight. Can Justin Steele and the Cubs dominate at Wrigley Field? Matt McCuen shares his San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs prediction, betting pick, and and the latest odds.
Matt McCuen - June 18, 2024, 3:45 PM EDT
5 minSan Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs will clash from Wrigley Field tonight.
Tonight will be game two of this National League affair.
Game one was a thriller.
Both offenses came to life late as the Cubs took a 6-4 lead into the game's final inning.
Thairo Estrada launched a three-run home run to give the Giants a 7-6 lead, enough to pull off the win.
Chicago has been let down by their bullpen all season long.
Giants vs. Cubs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 18, 2024
- Start Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Giants vs. Cubs Odds
- Spread: Giants +1 (+110), Cubs -1 (-137)
- Total Odds: O 9.5 (-105), U 9.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Giants (-106), Cubs (-105)
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs Prediction
The Cubs loss pushed their record to 34-39.
That record puts them in last place in the NL Central.
Lucky for the Cubs, the NL is wide open, and a playoff berth is very much in the cards.
Right fielder Mike Tauchman leads the team with a batting average of .259.
Christopher Morel leads the squad with 13 home runs and 40 runs batted in.
Ian Happ has added eight home runs and 36 RBIs.
Southpaw Justin Steele will get the start tonight. Steele is 0-3 with a 3.22 ERA.
The Giants begin this contest with a record of 36-37.
San Fransisco can get back to the .500 mark tonight.
This Giants squad has the talent; when hot, they are dangerous.
San Fran begins this game in second place in the NL West, trailing the first-place Dodgers by 8.5 games.
Thairo Estrada leads the team with nine home runs and 39 runs batted in.
Matt Chapman has added eight home runs and 30 runs batted in.
Jorge Soler has launched eight home runs while knocking in 22 runs.
The Giants ace Logan Webb will get the nod tonight. Webb is 6-5 with a 3.02 ERA.
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs BETTING PICK
I love this spot for the Cubbies tonight.
Chicago has struggled lately, but this line tells the tale.
Despite Webb being the better arm, we see the Cubs as the favorites.
Chicago has loads of experience, against Webb facing him 87 times.
Steele has dominated this Giants squad, holding them to a .190 batting average in 42 at-bats.
Pick: Chicago Cubs ML -112 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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