The Chicago Cubs (40-57) and San Francisco Giants (48-50) meet Thursday for the opener of a 4-game series. First pitch from Oracle Park in San Francisco is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Giants odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of the season. Giants won the season series 6-1 in 2021.
The Cubs have won 6 straight games, outscoring the opposition 35-13. The win streak comes after a 9-game skid from July 7-16.
The Giants enter on a 7-game slide, all on the road, last winning July 17 at home against the Milwaukee Brewers. San Francisco has won 5 of its last 6 at Oracle Park.