San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs 8/22/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
Aug. 22, 2019
TV: WGN
Latest Odds : CHC -167
The San Francisco Giants are set to visit Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois for a National League clash against the Chicago Cubs. The San Francisco Giants come into this matchup with a 63-63 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the Chicago Cubs, 5-3. Tyler Beede received the starting nod for the San Francisco Giants, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 4 innings. Austin Slater had a solid game from the plate for the San Francisco Giants as he contributed 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The San Francisco Giants are set to start Jeff Samardzija (9-9, 3.54 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 5.1 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jeff Samardzija last recorded a start against the Chicago Cubs during the 2017 season, but he has had success in 13 road starts this season as he is 6-3 with a 3.79 ERA.
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The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 67-58 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the San Francisco Giants, 5-3. Cole Hamels received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6 innings. Anthony Rizzo had a big game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he went 3 for 3 with 2 HRs and 2 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Kyle Hendricks (8-9, 3.37 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kyle Hendricks had success in 2 starts against the San Francisco Giants during the 2018 season as went is 1-0 with a 0.59 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Giants are 4-11 in their last 15 games after losing the first 2 games of a series.
Cubs are 38-16 in their last 54 home games.
Under is 5-2-1 in Giants last 8 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -167
The Chicago Cubs have dominated the San Francisco Giants at home in recent history as they have won 16 of their last 21 meetings. The Chicago Cubs have been amazing at home this season as they bring a 42-19 record into this game, and they currently sit only half a game out of 1st place in the NL Central. The Chicago Cubs will be throwing Kyle Hendricks who is posting a respectable 3.37 ERA, and they also have the clear-cut talent advantage. The Cubs will continue their winning ways and continue to solidify their spot in the playoffs. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 5-3.