In this article we will formulate a Cubs vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 6th at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 33-31 this year after they lost game one by a score of 3-18 on Friday afternoon. Chicago allowed the first 16 runs in the game and never had a chance in the ugly loss. The Cubs recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Suzuki, who went 1-1 with one home run and one RBI. Cabrera allowed eight hits and eight earned runs over 3.2 innings for the loss, while Milner allowed six earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago lost two out of three against the Athletics and two out of three against the Cardinals.
This season, Chicago has a 4.39 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while they have scored 299 runs with a .240 batting average and a .333 on base percentage. Michael Busch has led the Cubs with six home runs and 36 RBIs, while Ian Happ has added 14 home runs and 34 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Ben Brown, who is 2-2 with a 1.92 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP over 51.2 innings pitched this year.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants are 26-38 this season after they won game one by a score of 18-3 yesterday. San Francisco jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning and they dominated the game in the lopsided win. The Giants recorded 19 hits in the game and they were led by Chapman, who went 2-3 with two home runs and eight RBIs. Ray allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Seymour allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, San Francisco split four games with the Brewers and lost two out of three against the Rockies.
This season, San Francisco has a 4.56 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while they have scored 268 runs with a .260 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Casey Schmitt has led the Giants with 15 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Rafael Devers has added seven home runs and 31 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Landen Roupp, who is 5-6 with a 4.22 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 64.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Chicago Cubs will win
- The Cubs have won 10 of their last 11 home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have lost seven of their last eight Saturday games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Saturday day road games.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in 15 of their last 18 games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win
- The Cubs have lost eight of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won seven of the Cubs’ last eight games at Wrigley Field.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 home games.
- The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last nine day games against NL Central opponents following a road win.
- The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four home games against National League opponents.
- The Cubs have trailed after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 home games.
- The Giants have won the first inning in four of their last five games against the Cubs.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Cubs’ last four home games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Giants’ last seven games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last six Saturday games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Giants’ last three day games.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Seiya Suzuki has hit a home run in each of the Cubs’ last four games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded at least one hit in 17 of his last 18 appearances against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts
- Matt Chapman has hit at least one home run in each of the Giants’ last three games as underdogs against the Cubs.
- Jung Hoo Lee has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Luis Arraez ranks 2nd in the league in Hits (76) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cubs rank 1st in the league for walks this season (271).
- The Cubs rank T28th in the league for home runs allowed this season (88).
- The Giants rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (129).
- The Giants rank 30th in the league for steals this season (15).
Cubs vs Giants Prediction
San Francisco exploded offensively in game one on Friday and they have scored 30 runs in their last two games. The Giants are 14-22 on the road this year, while the Cubs are 19-14 at home. Chicago has lost four of their last five games and they have scored three runs or fewer in three of those five. The Cubs are starting Brown, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Roupp has allowed 4+ earned runs in two of his last four outings. Take the Cubs -1.5 here.