Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants 6/24/2024

Chicago Cubs (36-39) vs. San Francisco Giants (36-40)

As we near the midpoint of MLB season 2024, Oracle Park hosts an intriguing matchup between the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants at midpoint on Monday June 24, 2024. Chicago has an edge in record and are closely matched against their opponents; bettors seeking value midseason baseball games may take notice as this contest brings together two closely-matched teams and offers great betting opportunities through various best betting websites.

The Cubs have shown periods of both brilliance and slump this season, hovering just under the.500 mark with their record. Their average batting average has dipped slightly (.230), however their pitching staff boasting a 3.86 ERA has kept most games competitive; their road against-the-spread performance stands even with 19 wins on either side (ATS 19-19 on road; 19-18 against spread on home); yet recent results (3-2 last 5) indicate they may struggle finding winning momentum.

San Francisco Giants have also faced their share of difficulties this season, evidenced by their 36-40 record. Although their team batting average of.247 and more robust offensive stats such as 334 runs and 74 homers are superior to that of Cubs’ teams such as Chicago Cubs’, their higher ERA of 4.45 has proven detrimental. Furthermore, Giants have shown vulnerable performances against spread games – 17-22 away and losing 3 of last 5 shows that momentum may still elude them this year.

Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants Game Info

When:	Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9:45 PM ET
Where:	Oracle Park
TV:	ESPN+
Stream:	MLB.TV

Justin Steele (0-3, 3.16 ERA) vs. Blake Snell (0-3, 9.51 ERA)

Justin Steele of the Chicago Cubs brings with him an admirable 3.16 ERA into this matchup despite an ineffective winless record (0-3), signifying strong pitching performances which have not translated to wins. Furthermore, Steele’s 1.07 WHIP across 57 innings shows impressive control and precision that belies his overall record, making him a formidable opponent on the mound. Steele will need to remain focused as Giants batters can exploit any mistakes from him on any pitch; his ability to maintain low hit/walk ratios may keep them under control and give Steele an edge against opponents such as Ryan Moore or Matt Cassel.

Blake Snell of the San Francisco Giants has had difficulty this season. With an ERA that has reached 9.51 and WHIP that stands at 1.94, both indicators suggest his control has deteriorated considerably and inability to complete innings cleanly are issues he needs to work through. While Snell has shown great promise over his career he currently finds himself facing his most trying challenge yet by giving up 106 homers over multiple starts; Snell’s high walk rate may become problematic when pitching against Chicago as they could take advantage of such openings for base runners or scoring plays against Snell, forcing Giant management into improving Snell and limit damage early.

MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD

While betting odds have yet to be set, potential bettors should keep an eye on how the market values the pitching matchup and recent team trends. With their lower ERA starter and improved ATS performance record, the Cubs may become slight favorites due to market sentiment analysis.

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Recent betting trends for the Cubs show an encouraging history in covering spreads. Their last five games (4-1 ATS) demonstrate this ability; coupled with an effective pitching staff holding opponents within reasonable averages suggests they could be considered safe bets if the spread is narrow.

San Francisco Giants Betting Trends

The Giants have had difficulty maintaining consistency both on the field and when betting. Their ATS record hasn’t been impressive and recent high run totals indicate their pitching might be less reliable for over/under wagers.