Cubs vs. Giants Total Pick for June 26

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
Date: Wednesday, June 26th, 9:45 ET
Location: Oracle Park
TV: MARQ

Money Line: Cubs +109/Giants -130 (Odds are cheaper at Betanysports!)

Total Line: 7.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the San Francisco Giants and the Cubs on Wednesday, June 26th at Oracle Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

At 9:45 PM ET, the Cubs and Giants square off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Oracle Park in San Francisco, and the Giants are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -130. The money line odds for a Cubs win are at +109.

Wednesday’s forecast in San Francisco calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 60s. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and the Giants will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak. Chicago is 37-43, and they are 5th in the NL Central, while the Giants are 4th in the NL West. Hayden Wesneski is starting for the Cubs, and he is facing off against Hayden Birdsong.

Cubs vs. Giants Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Chicago Cubs: 37-43 SU / OU 34-43 / Runline 37-43
San Francisco Giants: 38-42 SU / OU 44-34 / Runline 39-41

San Francisco cruised to an easy 5-1 win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a huge 2nd inning, scoring two of their five runs. As for the Cubs, they scored their only run in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -128 on the money line.

Randy Rodriguez only went 2 2/3 innings for the Giants but gave up just one hit and one earned run. He finished with five strikeouts but issued two walks. Tyler Rogers got the win out of the bullpen. As for the Cubs, Kyle Hendricks had a rough outing, giving up two earned runs in seven innings of work.

Brett Wisely and Luis Matos each had two hits and an RBI for the Giants’ offense. Matt Chapman also drove in two runs while going 1/3. San Francisco’s other run came on a sacrifice fly from Darin Ruf.

Cubs Records & Recent Play

Chicago is on the road today, facing the Giants, and they are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, as they have dropped the first two games of this series. Currently, the Cubs are 5th in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by ten games. So far, they are 9-17 against other teams in the NL Central.

At 37-43 overall, the Cubs have gone just 4-6 over their last ten games. At home, they are 22-18 and just 15-25 on the road this season. As the road underdog, the Cubs have gone 10-19 compared to 19-20 as the favorite overall this year.

When betting the Chicago Cubs on the run line this season, it’s been a mixed bag. They have a losing run line record overall at 37-43, but they have been better on the road at 22-18. As the underdog, they have been a good bet at 27-14, while they have struggled as the favorite at 10-29. The Cubs have been outscored by an average of 0.3 runs per game this season.

The Chicago Cubs are on the road today against the San Francisco Giants. The O/U line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Cubs have a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season. Their O/U record for the season is 34-43, and their average O/U line is set at 8 runs per game. When the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs, the Cubs have an O/U record of 8-10. In 65.0% of their games this season, the O/U line has been set higher than 7.5 runs.

Giants Records & Recent Play

San Francisco is 38-42 overall and trail the Dodgers by 11.5 games in the NL West. The Giants have gone 13-13 in divisional games this year. They will be at home today, where they are 22-17 compared to 16-25 on the road.

The Giants have won two straight games, and they have taken a 2-0 series lead over the Cubs. San Francisco is 12-11-2 in series this year, and they have dropped three straight series at the moment. As the home favorite, the Giants are 16-11 this year.

When the Giants win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.3 runs per game. They have been a good bet on the run line overall, going 39-41, and they have been especially good on the run line at home, going 18-21. They have covered the run line in three straight games and are 22-18 on the run line as an underdog.

When the San Francisco Giants play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The Giants have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 44-34. Their games have averaged 8 runs per game, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 18-12. Overall, 55.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.

Pitching Matchup

Right-hander Hayden Wesneski is getting the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Giants on the road. He has made 20 appearances this season and has a record of 2-4 to go along with a 3.29 ERA. Wesneski’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.20. Out of his 20 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts. Looking at his overall numbers, Wesneski has issued 3.29 walks per nine innings compared to 8.12 strikeouts. The last time he pitched was on June 21st out of the bullpen, where he went two innings, giving up one earned run on two hits. He finished with a no decision in that outing.

The Giants will be sending Hayden Birdsong to the mound today against the Cubs. He’s eager to kick off his season with a solid performance, marking his debut for the year.

Cubs vs. Giants Offense Outlook

Chicago’s offense has been a bit below average this season, averaging 4.1 runs per game (20th in the league). They have been a little better at home, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting just .229 and have the 20th-ranked slugging percentage in the league. However, they do have the 5th most walks in the league and have been good at avoiding strikeouts.

Christopher Morel has been a bright spot for the Cubs this season in terms of power, as he leads the team with 15 homers. However, he is batting just .201 for the season. Morel has gone 5/22 over his last six games with two homers. Cody Bellinger has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last six games. Bellinger is on a seven-game hitting streak.

Heliot Ramos comes into the game as the Giants’ top power threat, as his 10 home runs are the best mark on the team and 15th in the league. However, he has struggled a bit of late, hitting just .190 over his last five games. Matt Chapman has also gone deep in his last five games while hitting .333. For the season, Chapman is batting just .234.

Thairo Estrada and Jorge Soler are also tied with Ramos for 2nd on the team with nine homers. Estrada has driven in the most runs for the Giants this season, with 39 RBIs. Soler is 4th on the team with 28 RBIs.

Free Cubs vs. Giants MLB Pick

The way to play Wednesday’s Cubs vs Giants matchup is to take the over, which is sitting at 7.5 runs. Hayden Wesneski hasn’t made a start since May 8th and has been working out of the bullpen ever since. And on the other side, although Hayden Birdsong has some decent overall numbers, he has only pitched past the 6th inning one time this season. Both teams could turn to their bullpens early, and this one should end up as a higher-scoring game than expected.

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