San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs Prediction: Giants to beat Cubs again

The series between San Francisco and the Chicago Cubs is 2-1 in favor of the Giants. Will the Cubs be able to rebalance at the end of the fourth game of the series, which will take place on Sunday Night Baseball?

San Francisco nearly missed out on a win

Gabe Kapler's team took a quick 5-0 lead in their last game, and it looked like the Giants would have no problem winning. But it turned out to be more complicated than that. In the ninth inning, with the score tied 5-1, the Cubs scored three runs and were close to a comeback. But Dominic Leone didn't miss. 5-4, as the Giants continue their pursuit of the National League wild card. Before their final home game against the Cubs, the Giants are four wins behind the conference's coveted top-6.

San Francisco's starting pitcher for the upcoming meeting is Carlos Rodon, who is 8-6 and has a 3.18 ERA in 20 games this season.

Cubs aren't fighting for anything anymore

While the Giants are just four wins behind the wild-card zone, the Cubs' handicap from the National League's top-6 is 12.5 wins. David Ross's team is unlikely to post such a long winning streak, so there's no chance for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a playoff spot in this league. With a 41-59 balance, the Cubs are 12th in the conference standings.

Adrian Sampson will pitch for the Cubs in Game 4 of the series at Oracle Park, 0-1, and with a 3.20 ERA in 8 games this season, only 6 of which the pitcher has played in the starting lineup.

Head-to-head encounters

The score in the season series is 2-1 in favor of San Francisco.

The Cubs beat the Giants in the 2022 preseason.

Expert Betting Tips

The San Francisco Giants are still out of the playoff zone and can't afford to fall too far behind in games against an outsider, especially at home. The Giants have a lot of injuries, and the upcoming game is unlikely to be easy for them. Still, they must win, especially in a high-status Sunday Night Baseball game, especially with the excellent Carlos Rodon on the mound.

Prediction: another win over Cubs for Giants.

Betting options:

• H1 (-1.5) for 2.09;
• W1+TU (9.5) for 2.06;
• W1 By 2 Runs for 7.00.

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