Cubs vs Giants MLB Preview (6/27/24): Starting Lineups, Pitchers, Odds & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on June 27, 2024
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Cubs vs. Giants MLB Preview

The Chicago Cubs are set to play against the San Francisco Giants at 1:45 p.m. ET on June 27 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. This MLB matchup will be broadcast on MLBN. MLB Betting Odds have the Cubs at a -110 money line and the Giants at -105. The forecast for the game calls for scattered clouds with a high of 55°F.

Cubs vs Giants MLB Betting Odds Preview for June 27

Moneyline odds for Cubs vs. Giants are nearly even, with the Cubs getting slightly more juice at most books. The run line is consistently set at 1.5 in favor of the Cubs, with the juice on the Giants at +1.5. The over/under across the board is 7.5, suggesting expectations for a fairly low-scoring game. Current odds at Massachusetts sportsbooks imply a final score of 3-4.

  • DraftKings: Giants -108, Cubs -112, over/under 7.5
  • FanDuel: Giants -108, Cubs -108, over/under 7.5
  • Caesars: Giants -110, Cubs -110, over/under 7.5
  • BetMGM: Giants -105, Cubs -115, over/under 7.5

Odds are subject to change and may vary between sportsbooks for Giants vs Cubs.

Cubs vs. Giants projected starting lineups for 6/27

Cubs starting lineup Thursday

  1. 2B Nico Hoerner (R)
  2. 1B Michael Busch (L)
  3. RF Cody Bellinger (L)
  4. DH Seiya Suzuki (R)
  5. LF Ian Happ (S)
  6. 3B Christopher Morel (R)
  7. SS Dansby Swanson (R)
  8. CF Pete Crow-Armstrong (L)
  9. C Miguel Amaya (R)

Giants starting lineup Thursday

  1. RF Austin Slater (R)
  2. CF Heliot Ramos (R)
  3. 1B Wilmer Flores (R)
  4. 3B Matt Chapman (R)
  5. LF Michael Conforto (L)
  6. DH Jorge Soler (R)
  7. 2B Thairo Estrada (R)
  8. SS Nick Ahmed (R)
  9. C Curt Casali (R)

Cubs vs Giants Projected Starting Pitchers

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(CHC) Shota Imanaga (L)7-22.961.1024.83.7
(SF) Jordan Hicks (R)4-43.241.2819.28.6

Cubs vs Giants Injuries June 27

Chicago Cubs: 

  • Yency Almonte (RP) – Out with right shoulder strain, expected return in July.
  • Mike Tauchman (RF) – Out with left groin strain, expected return in late July.
  • Mark Leiter Jr. (RP) – Out with right forearm strain, expected return in July.
  • Adbert Alzolay (RP) – Out with right forearm strain, on the 60-day injured list.
  • Julian Merryweather (RP) – Out with rib stress fracture, expected return in July.

San Francisco Giants: 

  • Robbie Ray (SP) – Out recovering from Tommy John surgery, will miss first half of 2024 season.
  • Alex Cobb (SP) – Out recovering from hip surgery, expected to miss first half of 2024 season.
  • Tom Murphy (C) – Out with left knee sprain, expected return in July.
  • Mike Yastrzemski (RF) – Out with left oblique strain, expected return in July.
  • Blake Snell (SP) – Out with left groin strain, expected return in July.

Projected lineups, pitchers and injuries are pulled from Sportsdata.

Chicago Cubs Team Stats

The Chicago Cubs hold a season record of 37-44, positioning them 5th in the NL Central Division. They have struggled as of late, winning only 3 of their last 10 games and each of their last four. Key season statistics include:

  • Runs per game: 4.1
  • Team average: .23
  • Team home runs: 76
  • Team stolen bases: 69
  • Team ERA: 3.98
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 719

San Francisco Giants Team Stats

The San Francisco Giants enter this matchup with a 39-42 record on the season, placing them 4th in the NL West Division. They are 5-5 in their last 10 games, riding a 3-game winning streak. Season stats include:

  • Runs per game: 4.4
  • Team average: .245
  • Team home runs: 80
  • Team stolen bases: 25
  • Team ERA: 4.46
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 682

For MLB bettors, this Cubs vs Giants game presents an interesting matchup.The Cubs are looking to break their losing streak while the Giants aim to keep winning. Either both streaks will continue going, or both will die tonight.

Player Stats for Cubs vs Giants

For the Cubs, Christopher Morel stands out with his leading 15 home runs and 45 RBIs this season, leading the team in both categories. On the Giants’ side, Matt Chapman’s overall performance is notable, leading with a .234 batting average, 51 runs, and 6 stolen bases. Recent performances also highlight Luis Matos of the Giants — who homered in their last win against the Cubs — and Matt Shaw of the Cubs, who hit four homers last week.

Chicago Cubs Stat Leaders

The Cubs are looking for strong performances against the Giants, with Christopher Morel and Ian Happ leading the charge. Morel’s power-hitting and Happ’s ability to score runs are crucial for the Cubs’ success.

  • AVG Leader: Cody Bellinger – .273
  • HR Leader: Christopher Morel – 15
  • RBI Leader: Christopher Morel – 45
  • Runs Leader: Ian Happ – 39
  • SB Leader: Nico Hoerner – 13

San Francisco Giants Stat Leaders

For the Giants, Matt Chapman’s all-around contributions make him a player to watch, while Luis Matos’ recent homer could signal his rising momentum. Their performances are key to San Francisco’s strategy against the Cubs.

  • AVG Leader: Matt Chapman – .234
  • HR Leader: Heliot Ramos – 10
  • RBI Leader: Thairo Estrada – 39
  • Runs Leader: Matt Chapman – 51
  • SB Leader: Matt Chapman – 6
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