Chicago Cubs (37-40) vs. San Francisco Giants (36-41)
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Chicago will take on the San Francisco Giants in an exciting matchup that’ll start at 9:45 PM ET and broadcast by MLBN. Both sides aim to improve their standings this season making this matchup fascinating to fans and bettors alike; we provide comprehensive MLB free betting picks here as we delve into it further!
Offensively, the Cubs boast an underwhelming team batting average of .230; however, they still managed to score 324 runs this year and boasted an slugging percentage of.371. With their power at bat evident with 74 homers and an on-base percentage of .311, key contributors include their on-base percentage that demonstrated they found ways to get on base and create scoring opportunities; their pitching staff has performed admirably with an ERA of 3.92 and 1.28 respectively while holding opponents to a batting average of only .239.
The Giants boast a higher team batting average at .247 this season and 338 runs and 645 hits combined; their home run total is tied with that of Cubs at 74; however their on-base percentage stands out as slightly better at .318 while on their pitching staff they have suffered with an ERA of 4.52 and 1.35; thus giving opponents higher average batting average of.260 which contributes to struggling closing out games.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Oracle Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Shota Imanaga (7-2, 2.96 ERA) vs. Kutter Crawford (0-1, 8.79 ERA)
Shota Imanaga has been an outstanding pitcher for the Cubs this season, posting an outstanding 7-2 record and 2.96 ERA over 79 innings pitched. While giving up 10 homers, his control is unparalleled while striking out 81 batters to just 12 walks while striking out and restricting base runners effectively – key strengths against an offense like San Francisco that includes powerful bats such as Zack Greinke. Imanaga must remain wary of long ball threats as the power hitting Giants lineup could prove problematic against him.
Kutter Crawford has had an up and down season as the Giants starter, recording an 0-1 record with an 8.79 ERA in 144.1 innings pitched and giving up 21 hits with 10 strikeouts, 7 walks, 4 homer runs for an 1.95 WHIP resulting in 4. If they want any chance at success this season, Crawford must find ways to limit mistakes while increasing command in order to become effective again on the mound.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have not yet been decided upon for this game; however, given current form and pitching matchups, the Cubs may have an edge against the Giants when betting the moneyline and spread bets. When considering odds for either moneyline or spread bets when making your decision.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs have performed admirably recently, going 3-2 in their last five games while maintaining an impressive 4-1, four-game stretch against the spread – showing their resilience when outperforming expectations, which could prove critical for bettors. Their 19-19 mark at home indicates their stability against this spread while three out of their last five total over games have gone over suggesting higher scoring results during these contests – important data when setting over/under bets.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants, however, have struggled immensely over their last five games and in covering the spread for each. Their road performance against the spread is also dismal with 17-23 records against them. Four out of those last five and 16 of 37 home totals went over, suggesting higher scoring contests which correspond with pitching struggles as well as higher opponent batting averages allowed against.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants 6/26/24 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, it appears the Chicago Cubs may be the stronger pick in this matchup. Their recent form, particularly against the spread and with Shota Imanaga in particular leading their rotation give them an advantage; further, Kutter Crawford’s struggles on the mound further swing things towards them.
Bettors looking for the best bookie software have this game as an opportunity to back the Cubs to win and cover the spread, as well as betting on over/under runs totals based on both teams’ historical tendencies towards high scoring matches.
