El Jefe
The San Francisco Giants (49-51) will square off against the Chicago Cubs (41-58) again in San Francisco on Sunday, July 31 at Oracle Park. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 4:08 PM PT!
For context related to Sunday’s game, how have the Giants and the Cubs performed against each other in the past?
This season, these teams have competed in four contests, and the Giants have claimed victory twice against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Saturday, the score was 5-4 in favor of the San Francisco Giants. The Giants had two runs and 13 hits, whereas the Cubs had four runs on six hits. We’ll see what happens when it all goes down at Oracle Park.
Betting Preview for the Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants MLB Game on July 31 2022
Where: Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA
When: Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 4:08 PM PT
Betting on the Chicago Cubs
Record: (41W-59L) | National League Central Standing: 3
The last time they played, the Cubs were defeated by the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Friday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .245 and in particular Nicholas Hoerner is doing the heavy lifting with a .294 average. Defensively speaking, the Cubs hold an ERA of 4.35 and a fielding percentage of .983. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players, the Cubs will play without Nicklaus Madrigal (Groin), Wade Miley (Shoulder), Manuel Rodríguez (Elbow), Kyle Hendricks (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Michael Hermosillo (Quad), Andrelton Simmons (Shoulder), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Alec Mills (Back), Ethan Roberts (Shoulder), and Jason Heyward (Knee).
Betting on the San Francisco Giants
Record: (50W-51L) | National League West Standing: 3
In their last game on Friday, the Giants beat the Chicago Cubs. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .236 as Thairo Estrada leads the club hitting .260. Defensively speaking, the Giants hold an ERA of 3.88 and a fielding percentage of .983. Make sure you review our evaluation of the odds below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
With respect to inactive players in this game, the Giants are without Curtis Casali (Oblique), Trevor Rosenthal (Hamstring), Joc Pederson (Concussion), José Álvarez (Elbow), Mauricio Llovera (Hip), Brandon Crawford (Right Knee), Colton Welker (Shoulder), Evan Longoria (Hamstring), Samuel Delaplane (Forearm), Zack Littell (Oblique), Thairo Estrada (Head), Anthony DeSclafani (Ankle), and Matthew Boyd (Elbow).
Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: San Francisco Giants (-188) at FanDuel
The San Francisco Giants are considered the favorite by many baseball fans and oddsmakers in this one. The team could be experiencing a better July, coming into this matchup with a winning percentage of 37.04% for this month, a record of 10 victories in total. Comparatively, the Chicago Cubs’ winning percentage is greater at 48% for this month, accounting a total of 12 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-112) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated O/U is under 7.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 7.5.
Runline Pick: San Francisco Giants -1.5 Runs (+105) at FanDuel
The San Francisco Giants will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
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