The Chicago Cubs (76-55) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they visit the San Francisco Giants (63-68) Tuesday at 9:45 p.m. ET on NBCS-BA and MARQ. Bookmakers consider the Cubs -126 favorites to extend their streak, while the Giants are +108 underdogs looking for the upset.
Matthew Boyd will get the ball for Chicago while San Francisco will counter with Justin Verlander.
Cubs vs. Giants Odds
Cubs odds to win: -126 Giants odds to win: +108 Spread: Cubs -1.5 Total: 7.5 runsCubs vs. Giants Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Time: 9:45 p.m. ET TV: NBCS-BA and MARQWho Will Win Cubs vs. Giants?
Cubs and Giants Betting Trends
The Cubs have compiled a 60-33 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 64.5% of those games).
In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -126 or shorter, Chicago has gone 51-25 (67.1%).
The Giants have entered the game as underdogs 54 times this season and won 25, or 46.3%, of those games.
This season, San Francisco has won 17 of its 37 games, or 45.9%, when it’s the underdog by at least +108 on the moneyline.
The Cubs have played in 131 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 61 times (61-64-6).
The Giants and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 59 of their 131 opportunities.
Cubs Stats & Insights
The Cubs have the No. 5 offense in baseball scoring 4.9 runs per game (648 total runs).
Chicago ranks seventh in MLB play with 178 home runs. They average 1.4 per game.
The Cubs’ .249 batting average ranks 14th in the majors.
Chicago strikes out 7.7 times per game to rank fourth in baseball.
The Cubs pitching staff ranks 27th in the majors with a collective 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings.
Chicago has a 3.76 team ERA that ranks seventh across all MLB pitching staffs.
Giants Stats & Insights
The Giants rank 25th in the majors with 530 total runs scored this season.
San Francisco has hit 128 homers this season, which ranks 23rd in the majors.
The Giants have a team batting average of just .231 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
San Francisco ranks 23rd in strikeouts per game (8.6) among MLB offenses.
The Giants have an 8.5 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 14th in the big leagues.
San Francisco has the seventh-best ERA (3.76) in the majors this season.
Cubs Key Players to Watch
Boyd gets the start for the Cubs, his 26th of the season. He is 12-6 with a 2.61 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 148 2/3 innings pitched.
Kyle Tucker has been key for Chicago with 121 hits, an OBP of .375 plus a slugging percentage of .464.
Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Chicago in home runs with 28 while driving in 82 runs and slugging .508.
Nico Hoerner is batting .291 to lead Chicago, while adding four homers and 50 runs batted in this season.
Seiya Suzuki is a key run producer for Chicago with a .243 average, 27 homers and 87 RBI.
Giants Key Players to Watch
Verlander (1-10) will take the mound for the Giants, his 23rd start of the season.
Rafael Devers has racked up a team-best 25 home runs and 83 runs batted in.
Jung Hoo Lee is hitting .259 with 29 doubles, 10 triples, seven home runs and 41 walks.
Willy Adames has 18 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 63 walks while hitting .225.
Heliot Ramos is batting .260 to pace his team.
Cubs and Giants Injuries
Cubs: Miguel Amaya: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Ryan Brasier: 15 Day IL (Groin), Mike Soroka: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Steele: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Eli Morgan: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Giants: Jerar Encarnación: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Landen Roupp: 15 Day IL (Knee), Tom Murphy: 60 Day IL (Back), Erik Miller: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Cubs vs. Giants Prediction
Score Prediction: Cubs 6, Giants 5 Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runsHow to Bet on Cubs vs. Giants
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