Chicago Cubs (37-40) vs. San Francisco Giants (36-41)
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants 6/26/24 – On Wednesday, June 26th at Oracle Park in Chicago, both teams will look to improve their standings as the season goes along. MLBN will broadcast this game starting at 9:45 PM ET; bettors may find this exciting midseason contest offers plenty of betting opportunities making this an excellent event for free MLB picks.
Offensively, the Cubs boast an.230 batting average with 324 runs scored on 586 hits including 74 homers. Their on-base percentage sits at .311, and they slugged at a whopping .371. Although their lineup can score runs, its average suggests inconsistency at the plate. Defensively they boast an outstanding 3.92 ERA/WHIP combo; their opponents batted only .239 against them and their pitching staff managed 687 strikeouts against 250 walks; signifying solid control/strikeout ability!
The Giants currently boast an improved team batting average of .247 with 338 runs scored across 645 hits (74 homers). Their on-base percentage sits at .318, and their slugging percentage stands at .385. While their offensive stats exceed those of the Cubs slightly, inconsistency remains an issue; opponents batting against their pitching staff averaged a 4.52 ERA with 1.35 WHIP; they recorded 642 strikeouts against 233 walks — showing their weakness compared with regards to control issues in comparison.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants 6/26/24 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 one of the Cubs’ standout performers this season, amassing an outstanding 7-2 record and 2.96 ERA over 79 innings pitched. While surrendering only 75 hits for strikeouts against 12 walks (WHIP 1.1), his ability to limit baserunners was key in his success; Imanaga excels with command and keeping opponents off balance — two traits which will be especially vital against Giants batters.
Kutter Crawford of the Giants has struggled tremendously this season, posting an 0-1 record and 8.79 ERA over 14.1 innings pitched – leading to a high WHIP (1.95). Although his 10 strikeouts show some promise, his propensity to give up homer runs (four in limited innings pitched) remains alarming; any weaknesses could easily be exploited by Cubs batters making this matchup challenging for Crawford.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As yet, betting odds for this game have yet to be released; however, current performance trends suggest the Cubs may be slight favorites. Bettors should closely follow both moneyline and total odds releases to gain additional insight into potential value bets; given pitching matchups and recent form, wagering over on total runs might also be wise given both teams’ tendencies for going over in recent games.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
In recent games, the Cubs have experienced mixed results. Over their last five outings and in road matches they are 19-19 against the spread; three of their last five matches went over their total in each instance which suggests high scoring is often present within games featuring high totals as 18 of 39 home matches have also gone beyond this threshold suggesting offensive outbursts are often prevalent within matches between Wrigley Field opponents.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The Giants have had an underwhelming recent performance. Over their last five games and failing to cover the spread in all four matches. On the road they posted an 18-23 record against the spread; yet similar to Cubs games four out of their last five totals went over; 16 home games also did – this trend toward high scoring could prove beneficial when betting over/under markets.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants 6/26/24 Betting Picks
Based on both teams’ performances and betting trends, it appears as if the Cubs hold an edge in this matchup. Shota Imanaga’s consistent pitching gives them an edge while Kutter Crawford may make winning difficult for Giants fans.
For those in search of premium game analysis, the Cubs seem like the ideal team. In terms of over/under markets and recent trends in both teams’ scoring models suggest betting over may be wise; prop bets on home runs by Crawford may also prove worthwhile.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago Cubs 6, San Francisco Giants 4.