Giants vs. Cubs: Preview, Pitching Matchup, and Betting Odds!
The San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs are facing off in a three-game series at Oracle Park. Let's dive into the details of this matchup, including pitching matchups, betting odds, and predictions.
Pitching Showdown: Whisenhunt vs. Rea
Tonight's game features a pitching duel between the Giants' left-hander Carson Whisenhunt and the Cubs' right-hander Colin Rea. Whisenhunt enters the game with a 4.91 ERA and 6.89 FIP, while Rea boasts a 3.96 ERA and 4.62 FIP. Both pitchers are coming off of starts against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Whisenhunt's Recent Performance
In his last start, Whisenhunt allowed two runs on four hits in four innings against the Brewers. He'll be looking to improve his command and increase his strikeout numbers in this outing.
Rea's Recent Performance
Rea's last start saw him allow two runs on three hits in five and two-thirds innings against the Brewers. The Cubs will be counting on him to continue his solid performance and keep the Giants' offense in check.
Giants vs. Cubs: Game Details
- Teams: San Francisco Giants (64-68) vs. Chicago Cubs (76-56)
- Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
- Time: 6:45 p.m. PT
- TV: NBC Sports Bay Area, Marquee Sports Network
- Radio: KNBR 680 AM/104.5 FM, KSFN 1510 AM
Betting Odds and Predictions
The Chicago Cubs are favored in this matchup with a moneyline of -130, while the San Francisco Giants are underdogs at +110. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs.
Expert Prediction
Experts predict a close game, with the Cubs slightly favored to win 5-4. The total is predicted to be under 8.5 runs.
Win Probabilities
According to betting odds, the Cubs have a 51% chance of winning, while the Giants have a 49% chance.
Cubs' Betting Insights
The Cubs have been favorites in 94 games this season, winning 60 of them (63.8%). They are 49-24 when entering a game favored by -130 or more on the moneyline.
Giants' Betting Insights
The Giants have been underdogs in 55 games this year, winning 26 times (47.3%). They are 16-36 when named as an underdog of at least +110 or longer on the moneyline.