Predictions for Cubs vs. Giants: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – June 18
Tuesday’s contest that pits the Chicago Cubs (34-38) versus the San Francisco Giants (35-37) at Wrigley Field should be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Cubs. Game time is at 8:05 PM ET on June 18.
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Cubs vs. Giants Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: MARQ
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Cubs vs. Giants Predictions
- Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Giants 5
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Cubs vs. Giants Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | -112 | -108 | – | – | – |
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Cubs Betting Insights
- Chicago has been the favorite in 29 games this season, and has come away with the win 16 times (55.2%) in those contests.
- This season, the Cubs have been victorious 16 times in 29 chances when named as a favorite of at least -112 or better on the moneyline.
- Chicago’s games have gone over the total in 30 of 72 opportunities.
- The Cubs were the moneyline favorite for nine of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-4 in those matchups.
- Over its past 15 outings — all had a set run total — Chicago and its opponents combined to go over the total five times.
Giants Betting Insights
- San Francisco has gone 15-19 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 44.1% of those games).
- The Giants are 15-16 (winning 48.4% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of -108 or longer.
- San Francisco has played in 72 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 38 times (38-32-2).
- The Giants have played as underdogs in seven of their past 15 games and won two of those contests.
- In its past 15 games with a total, San Francisco and its opponents have failed to hit the over six times.
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Cubs vs. Giants Probable Pitchers
Cubs’ Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- The 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.22 ERA this season with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.3 walks per nine across nine games.
- Justin Steele’s team has a record of 1-2 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- Steele’s team has a 1-8 record in his starts this season.
- In Steele’s nine starts with a total, the teams have hit the over five times.
Giants’ Starting Pitcher: Logan Webb
- The 27-year-old has put together a 3.02 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings during 15 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .259 to opposing hitters.
- The Giants have been the underdog on the moneyline in four of Webb’s starts this season, and they went 2-2 in those matchups.
- Webb’s team has a 7-8 record in his starts this season.
- Logan Webb has had 15 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and seven of those outings hit the over.
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Cubs’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 34-38 |
| Home | 19-15 |
| Road | 15-23 |
| One-Run Games | 13-16 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 22-6 |
Giants’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 35-37 |
| Home | 20-17 |
| Road | 15-20 |
| One-Run Games | 9-9 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 23-4 |
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