The Chicago Cubs will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the San Francisco Giants pay a visit to Wrigley Field.
It's a pitching duel between Jake Arrieta for the Chicago Cubs (12-6 on the year) and Jake Peavy for San Francisco Giants (2-4 so far).
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.2-4 win for the Giants. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Chicago Cubs sport a record of 61-48 heading into this matchup, while the San Francisco Giants sit at 59-50 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs San Francisco injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Chicago Cubs rated this week at No. 16 and the San Francisco Giants sitting at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Chicago owns the No. 27 ranking for hits at 8.15 per game. By contrast, the San Francisco Giants are rated No. 2 in the same category at 9.38 per game.
Defensively, San Francisco features the No. 23-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.51 runs per game. Chicago, meanwhile, comes in at No. 29 at home, scoring 3.41 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Giants endured a 8-6 loss at the hands of the Cubs on Saturday, with M Cain throwing 4 innings of 6-hit ball at Wrigley Field.
- San Francisco is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
- San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games
- San Francisco is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Chi Cubs is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
- Chi Cubs is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Francisco home to Houston, Tuesday, August 11th
Chicago home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, August 11th
