- Matchup: San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Betting Odds: San Francisco (+125) vs Chicago (-145)
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In an exciting Friday matchup, the Chicago Cubs (32-29) are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants (23-38) at Wrigley Field. The odds indicate San Francisco at +125 while Chicago is favored at -145, with the over/under total sitting at 9 runs. The expected starting pitchers for the game are Robbie Ray and Ben Brown.
The Giants have recorded 124 doubles this season and launched 55 home runs. Their batting stats reveal a slugging percentage of .404, with the team striking out 480 times and earning 133 walks. Currently, the Giants average 3.9 runs per game, placing them 27th in the league. They have accumulated a total of 230 RBIs along with 530 hits, boasting a batting average of .253. The team has scored 237 runs and has a team on-base percentage of .301.
This season, the Giants have a combined ERA of 4.60, ranking 25th in MLB, and their pitching staff has struck out 480 opposing batters. They’ve allowed 62 home runs and a total of 304 runs, placing them 24th in baseball. The pitching staff has issued 243 walks, with a team FIP of 4.27. San Francisco has permitted 518 hits, averaging 8.7 hits per nine innings, and has given up 275 earned runs. Their K/BB ratio stands at 1.98, with a WHIP of 1.42.
A total of 198 relief pitchers have taken the mound for the Giants this year. The bullpen has inherited 93 runners, with a 31.2% scoring rate. They have secured 32 holds this season, placing 17th overall in the league. Giants relievers have faced runners on base 63 times, with 10 saves out of 17 opportunities, achieving a 58.8% save rate.
Defensively, the Giants have converted 68.5% of balls in play into outs across 4,839 innings, ranking them 27th in MLB. They’ve made 1,613 putouts with 579 assists and 42 errors, giving them a fielding percentage of .981, also 27th in the league, and they have turned 62 double plays.
Robbie Ray, boasting a career record of 91-87, holds a FIP of 3.90, having faced 6,366 batters in his career. He has allowed 1,307 hits at an average of 7.8 hits per nine innings, with a total of 639 walks. Ray’s ERA is 3.96, with 662 earned runs allowed and a WHIP of 1.295, across 1,503 innings, amassing 1,793 strikeouts.
The Cubs come into this game with a team slugging percentage of .384, averaging 4.67 runs per game, ranking 8th in the league. They’ve hit 89 doubles, drawn 268 walks, and scored 285 runs thus far. Chicago has dispatched 67 home runs and notched 262 RBIs, with 506 strikeouts (14th in MLB) and 493 hits. Their on-base percentage is .333, with a team batting average of .238 this season.
Chicago’s pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.232 and a team FIP of 4.42. They’ve tallied a 8.10 K/BB ratio (484 strikeouts versus 183 walks), placing them 12th in pitcher hits allowed with 481. They’ve permitted 83 home runs, allowing 4.46 runs per nine innings (13th overall). To date, the Cubs’ pitching staff has given up 267 runs, carrying a 4.16 ERA (249 earned runs).
In terms of save opportunities, the Cubs have recorded 14 holds and suffered 7 blown saves. They have utilized their bullpen in 17 save situations, successfully achieving 10 saves. The inherited score rate for Chicago relievers is 30.8%, as they have faced 78 inherited runners this season. The team ranks 20th in the league with a save percentage of 58.8%, having used 183 relievers.
Defensively, the Cubs have turned 43 double plays and boast a .987 fielding percentage, ranking 12th in the majors. They have made 576 assists, committed 28 errors, and secured 1,618 putouts across the season. With 4,854 innings played, their defensive efficiency stands at 71.9%, placing them 4th in MLB.
Ben Brown, throughout his career, has given up 195 hits and notched 238 strikeouts in 212 innings. He has permitted 103 earned runs, with a WHIP of 1.229 and a FIP of 4.3. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.61, having faced 895 batters. Brown carries an 8-13 career record with a 4.36 ERA, allowing 8.3 hits per nine innings.
Will the Giants or Cubs emerge victorious tonight, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Expert Pick: Consider taking San Francisco (+125)
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