Giants vs. Cubs Odds, Picks & Predictions for Wrigley Matinee

The San Francisco Giants head to Wrigley Field to open a three-game set against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon, and both clubs are looking to build on some late-week momentum.

The Giants (25-38) have been one of the National League’s biggest disappointments this season, sitting 15 games back in the NL West with a brutal -63 run differential. But they finished their four-game set against the NL Central-leading Brewers with consecutive wins, giving them some wind in their sails heading into Chicago. The Cubs (33-30) had a promising start to the campaign but plummeted through the end of May and now find themselves in fourth place in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind Milwaukee. They may have turned a corner on Thursday night, though, as they avoided a home sweep at the hands of the Athletics with an epic four-run ninth-inning comeback that lifted them to a 7-6 win.

On the mound, Edward Cabrera (3-2, 4.00 ERA) gets the ball for Chicago in his first start since May 21, when a blister on his right middle finger landed him on the 15-day IL. San Francisco counters with former AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray (3-6, 4.45 ERA), who will look to bounce back after a rough month of May that saw him surrender 8 home runs and 21 earned runs across 29.1 innings.

Giants vs. Cubs Odds Today

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Cubs as hefty home favorites coming off last night’s miracle win:

• Moneyline: Cubs -180 | Giants +150
• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+110) | Giants +1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over 10.5 (-125) | Under 10.5 (+105)

Best Bet for Giants vs. Cubs

Below is our best bet for Giants-Cubs as recommended by Hard Rock Bet’s Stats Hub. Select ‘Stats Hub’ at the top of your mobile app to browse countless streaks, trends and other valuable insights to help you shape your bets.

Jung Hoo Lee Over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI (-155): Lee has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the past month, and there’s no reason to think that stops Friday at Wrigley. Over his last 16 games (dating back to May 10), Lee has gone over 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI in 13 of them – good for an 81% hit rate. That includes a four-game heater to open June in which he’s cleared the number every single game, highlighted by a 4-hit, 3-run explosion in last night’s win over Milwaukee.

For the month of May overall, Lee slashed .313/.337/.422 with 26 hits, 10 runs, and 8 RBI across 20 games – and that includes a mini cold stretch at the beginning of the month.

He also appears to have today’s opposing starter’s number. In just eight career plate appearances against Edward Cabrera, Lee is 3-5 with two walks and a hit-by-pitch – reaching base in six of those eight trips. Add in the fact that Cabrera hasn’t pitched in a game since May 21 due to a blister on his throwing hand, and there’s real reason to believe the rust factor could play into Lee’s favor in his first few trips to the plate.

Giants vs. Cubs Betting Splits

Here’s how players at Hard Rock Bet are targeting this afternoon’s series opener:

• Moneyline: The Cubs are drawing 71.1% of all moneyline tickets and a commanding 88.1% of the handle.
• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 is attracting 52.9% of tickets, but a staggering 93.9% of the money.
• Total: The Over is the popular play here, pulling in 75.3% of all wagers and 72.5% of the dollars.

Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for SF-CHC

With heavy winds expected to be blowing out at Wrigley Field this afternoon, Hard Rock Bet players are all over home run props:

1. Seiya Suzuki – Home Runs Over 0.5
2. Ian Happ – Home Runs Over 0.5
3. Michael Busch – Hits Over 0.5
4. Luis Arraez – To Record 1+ Hits
5. Casey Schmitt – Home Runs Over 0.5

Giants vs. Cubs Game Info

• 📍 Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
• 📅 Date: Friday, June 5
• ⏰ Start Time: 2:20 PM ET
• 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV

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