In a face-off that promises to be rich in strategy and rivalry, the Chicago Cubs will lock horns with the San Francisco Giants in the first game of their series at Oracle Park.
The Cubs are sporting a 37-41 record, coming off recent games with mixed results against the Giants and Mets. Despite this, they've shown they can bring the heat with 11 runs in their last three games and seem to thrive when their offense kicks in, winning 6 of their last 7 when scoring four or more runs. On the other side, the Giants, at 36-41, aren't strangers to home plate either, having scored 12 runs in their last three outings.
Nevertheless, as both teams have shown some chinks in their armor, today's match appears ripe for either to turn the tide on their season.
How to Watch
- TV Broadcast: ESPN
- Live Stream: fuboTV
- Radio Broadcast: KNBR (Giants), WSCR (Cubs)
- Game Time: Monday, June 24, 2024, at 9:45 PM EST/6:45 PM PST (Oracle Park)
Odds
- Money Line: To be announced
- Spread: To be announced
- Over/Under: To be announced
- *Odds found at PickDawgz
Predictions
The Cubs' pitcher Justin Steele brings a solid 3.16 ERA and 56 strikeouts to the mound, suggesting he could make life difficult for the Giants' hitters. However, the Giants' knack for bouncing back, especially at home, could not be easily dismissed.
Although I lean towards a close match, the Giants are expected to exploit their home advantage and edge out a victory, potentially in a narrow contest.
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Both teams come into this game striving for momentum. The Giants, notably weak in pitching with a 4.53 ERA ranking 25th in the league, will aim to improve their hold on the mound.
Meanwhile, despite a less stellar team batting average of .229, the Cubs' hitters, such as Cody Bellinger and Ian Happ, will be looking to make an impact. As Bellinger steps up to the plate, it's worth noting his streak of getting on base in Monday games.
Keep an eye on the Cubs' offense as they may be the deciding factor in a game that has the potential to be a hit-fest, given both teams' recent scoring form.
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