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Cubs vs Giants Odds, Picks & Player Props to Target on June 26

Ethan Stone

by Ethan Stone in MLB Baseball

Updated Jun 26, 2024 · 9:45 AM PDT

Cubs vs. Giants.
Jun 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tags San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada (39) out in a failed steal attempt during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
  • The San Francisco Giants go for the series win over the Chicago Cubs Wednesday from San Francisco after the Cubs took the series in Chicago last week.
  • The Cubs (37-43, 15-25 Away) and Giants (38-42, 22-17 Home) were both trending downwards heading into this series. The Cubs had lost 4 of their previous 5 series while the Giants had lost 3 straight. 
  • See the best picks, odds and a prediction for Wednesday’s game below.

Th San Francisco Giants look to take the series over the Chicago Cubs Wednesday night at 9:45 p.m. from Oracle Park in San Francisco. The Giants downed the Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday and await the 3rd game in a 4-game series.

Chicago has really, really struggled to score runs just about all season, but especially so recently. And with Mike Tauchman, the Cubs’ on-base leader, on 10-Day IL, scoring has been that much tougher.

Keep scrolling for the best odds, player prop picks and a prediction for tonight’s matchup.

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction

  • Giants Moneyline (-125)

Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong is making his MLB Debut on Wednesday after flying through the Giants’ system. San Francisco’s top pitching prospect has thrown a lot of strikeouts as his velocity increased following 3 seasons in the minors.

This makes sense after 2 straight wins, at home while facing a bottom 10 batting lineup in the majors. And Birdsong, with a 2.51 ERA this season in the minors, could be in good shape against a team that has scored just 5 runs across 2 games so far this series.

The Cubs have been especially dreadful on the road this season and I’d rather ride with the hot hand. Made easier when the Cubs struggled at the plate with runners in position and every single chance to make a move on Tuesday.

Giants vs. Cubs Odds

Team Runline Moneyline Total
Chicago Cubs +1.5 (-195) +105 O 8 (+105)
San Francisco Giants -1.5 (+162) -125 U 8 (-125)

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Caesars has the Giants as favorites to win the series over the Cubs tonight, sitting at -125 moneyline compared to +105 for the Cubs. Chicago is the heavy favorite to keep the game within a run at -195 while San Francisco is +162 to win by 2 runs or more.

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The over/under has been set at 8 after a 5-1 outing on Tuesday and a 5-4 outing on Monday. The Giants tend to hit the over while the Cubs tend to lean towards the under this season.

Giants vs. Cubs Best Value Player Props (June 26)

Player Props (San Francisco vs. Chicago) Odds
Hayden Birdsong Over 4.5 Ks -140
Christopher Morel Over 0.5 RBIs +175
Matt Chapman Over 0.5 Walks +115

All odds above via DraftKings Sportsbook. 

The Cubs strike out a lot and Birdsong, though he is making his MBL debut, throws a lot of strikeouts. We’ll see how long he throws tonight.

More than anything, I think there’s value in these odds. Morel leads the Cubs in RBI and though I think Birdsong will have a strong outing, this is the guy I’d expect to get a run in across 9 innings.

Wesneski walked 4 the last time he faced the Giants, a team that sees the ball really well. Chapman has drawn the most walks of active Giants, and these are favorable odds.

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