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Giants vs Cubs

Windy City win streak ends when the Bay rolls in

San Francisco Giants

GIants (22-13) VS Cubs (21-14)

05/06/2025 | 8:40 PM ET | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL

Chicago Cubs
Moneyline Pick - San Francisco Giants (+122): A-

San Francisco rolls into Wrigley with a 5-5 run, backed by a starter in peak form and a bullpen that’s been among the league’s stingiest over the past two weeks. Chicago enters shorthanded, with key players battling injuries and a bullpen that’s faltered in six straight outings. The Cubs' starter hasn’t fared well against this opponent historically, and early lineup matchups point to more of the same. San Francisco's offense, meanwhile, continues to capitalize on momentum and favorable matchups.

With health, recent form, and head-to-head history all leaning toward the visitors, the underdog price on the Giants brings real value. This one earns a B+ grade, offering upside in both probability and payout.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 06/05/2025 09:49

Over/Under Pick - Over 8, (+100): B

San Francisco may be riding a 3-2 run in their last five, but its bullpen has been anything but airtight, leaving openings for late offense. Chicago, dealing with injuries and a starter who's dealing but has struggled against the Giants in the past, comes in having pummelled the Giants last night but they will need to lean heavily on the middle of its order. Both teams feature hitters with favorable histories against the opposing starters, and the forecast calls for a breeze heading toward the outfield—always a factor at Wrigley. With questionable late-inning pitching and a hitter-friendly wind, the conditions lean toward an active scoreboard.

At a total of eight, this matchup has enough volatility and offensive upside to clear that number. The over earns a solid B+ grade, offering a well-rounded blend of situational value and environmental boost.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 06/05/2025 09:49

Spread Pick - San Francisco Giants, +1.5 (-170): B-

San Francisco rolls into Wrigley Field with a decent last five games and a reliable arm on the mound who’s pitched well in this park before. The Cubs, still navigating a short-handed rotation and looking to rebound from back-to-back losses, face a team that has quietly covered the run line in seven of its last nine. While Chicago’s starter has impressed this season, the offense remains inconsistent, and asking for a multi-run margin against a contact-oriented pitcher who limits damage is a stretch.

With little playoff urgency this early and the game likely to hinge on tight margins, grabbing San Francisco at +1.5 offers a low-risk, steady-return option. It’s a B- play—safe, not splashy, but grounded in recent form and matchup history.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 06/05/2025 09:49

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