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A series opener between the Chicago Cubs (40-57) and San Francisco Giants (48-49) is scheduled for Thursday at 9:45 PM ET, at Oracle Park. On the hill for the Giants will be Alex Wood (6-8), opposed by the Cubs’ Justin Steele (4-6).
The Giants are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-142) at home over the Cubs (+120). The contest has an over/under set at 8.
Giants vs. Cubs Odds
Run Line
San Francisco Giants (-1.5)
Moneyline
Giants (-142)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -111)
When, Where, at What Time is Giants vs. Cubs
- Game Day: Thursday, July 28, 2022
- Game Time: 9:45 PM ET
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Stadium: Oracle Park
Giants Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | 10 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| Brandon Crawford | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Evan Longoria | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Trevor Rosenthal | 15 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Zack Littell | 15 Day Injury List | Oblique |
| José Álvarez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Anthony DeSclafani | 60 Day Injury List | Ankle |
| Colton Welker | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Matthew Boyd | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Mauricio Llovera | 60 Day Injury List | Arm |
| Sam Delaplane | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Cubs Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Andrelton Simmons | 10 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Alec Mills | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Wade Miley | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hendricks | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Codi Heuer | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Manuel Rodriguez | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Hermosillo | 60 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Ethan Roberts | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Adbert Alzolay | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brad Wieck | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Giants and Cubs
The Giants’ matchup yesterday versus the Diamondbacks finished in a 5-3 loss. Thairo Estrada went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in the defeat, while Logan Webb threw six innings, giving up four earned runs on seven hits while striking out five en route to taking the loss.
Thursday, the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-2. Keegan Thompson was the winning pitcher after throwing seven innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out seven. Seiya Suzuki led the Cubs’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
Betting Trends
Giants Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Giants have won 39 out of the 70 games, or 55.7%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, San Francisco has won 21 of its 43 games, or 48.8%, when favored by at least -142 on the moneyline. The Giants have a 58.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. San Francisco’s games have gone over the total in 49 of their 98 chances. The Giants are 47-51-0 against the spread in their 98 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | 94 | .245 (95) | .326 (83) | .437 (64) | 3.9% (46) | 16.0% (42) | 9.4% (61) |
| Thairo Estrada | 88 | .262 (65) | .315 (106) | .411 (85) | 2.7% (89) | 15.5% (36) | 5.5% (137) |
| Joc Pederson | 86 | .244 (-) | .319 (-) | .496 (-) | 6.0% (-) | 22.0% (-) | 8.9% (-) |
| Mike Yastrzemski | 87 | .230 (126) | .325 (84) | .403 (93) | 2.7% (89) | 22.8% (100) | 11.6% (25) |
| Darin Ruf | 87 | .222 (134) | .331 (74) | .383 (118) | 3.6% (61) | 26.6% (133) | 12.8% (11) |
Cubs Betting Records and Team Stats
The Cubs have been underdogs in 68 games this season and have come away with the win 28 times (41.2%) in those contests. Chicago has a win-loss record of 17-24 when favored by +120 or worse by bookmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Cubs have a 45.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Chicago and their opponents have gone over in 42 of their 97 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Cubs are 50-47-0 against the spread in their 97 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Happ | 95 | .282 (37) | .366 (22) | .446 (58) | 2.3% (101) | 21.5% (91) | 10.7% (43) |
| Willson Contreras | 82 | .258 (72) | .373 (19) | .470 (38) | 3.9% (46) | 21.6% (94) | 10.4% (47) |
| Nico Hoerner | 82 | .306 (13) | .345 (49) | .435 (65) | 1.9% (120) | 10.2% (6) | 4.2% (153) |
| Patrick Wisdom | 93 | .221 (137) | .317 (100) | .438 (63) | 4.5% (33) | 34.0% (156) | 11.1% (37) |
| Christopher Morel | 60 | .277 (-) | .350 (-) | .485 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 29.2% (-) | 9.6% (-) |
Giants vs. Cubs Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Giants will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-142). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8 runs).