Cubs vs Giants Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Feb 24

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The Chicago Cubs (+100) visit Scottsdale Stadium to take on the San Francisco Giants (-120) on Saturday, February 24, 2024. First pitch is for this Spring Training game is scheduled for 3:05pm EST in Scottsdale, AZ.

Last season, the Cubs were 83-79 against the spread (ATS), while the Giants were 72-90 ATS.

Cubs vs. Giants Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Moneyline
Cubs+100
Giants -120

Cubs vs Giants Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Giants will win Saturday‘s matchup with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Miles Mastrobuoni has hit the Singles Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+8.75 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit the Hits Under in his last 3 games (+5.40 Units / 180% ROI)
  • Matt Mervis has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 7 of his last 10 games (+3.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Alexander Canario has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Miguel Amaya has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 39% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Giants players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Giants Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • LaMonte Wade Jr has hit the Singles Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.60 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Wade Meckler has hit the Singles Over in 6 of his last 9 games (+4.50 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Tyler Fitzgerald has hit the Singles Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • David Villar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Marco Luciano has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 38 of their last 66 games (+9.21 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 57 of their last 100 games (+5.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games (+0.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 73 of their last 115 games (+27.02 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 55 of their last 85 games (+22.17 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Under in 86 of their last 148 games (+22.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 47 games at home (+5.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the Run Line in 36 of their last 73 games at home (+1.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Cubs went 81-81 against the Run Line (-3.25 Units / -1.61% ROI).

  • 83-79 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -2.61% ROI
  • 80-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.85 Units / -3.26% ROI
  • 77-80 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.7 Units / -6.04% ROI

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread last MLB season, the Giants went 72-90 against the Run Line (-29.35 Units / -14.03% ROI).

  • 79-83 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.6 Units / -8.41% ROI
  • 68-91 when betting on the total runs Over for -32.9 Units / -18.29% ROI
  • 91-68 when betting on the total runs Under for +17.25 Units / 9.77% ROI

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Giants

The Cubs were 27-4 (.871) when they had 5 or more XBH in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .790.

The Cubs were just 10-20 (.333) after a win as underdogs in the 2023 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .433.

The Cubs are just 33-38 (.465) after a loss as favorites since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .584.

The Cubs were just 7-12 (.368) when tied entering the 7th inning in the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The Giants are 130-3 (.977) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .951.

The Giants are just 24-44 (.353) after a loss as underdogs since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Giants are 31-32 (.492) after a win as underdogs since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .417.

The Giants were 65-1 (.985) when leading entering the 9th inning in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .948.

Cubs hitters slugged .509 in lefty-lefty matchups in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .376.

The Cubs batted .167 on pitches out of the zone in the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .151.

Cubs hitters slugged .456 against LHP in the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .419.

Cubs hitters had an OBP of .337 (3,050 PA’s) at home in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .324.

Giants hitters had an OPS of just .475 (3,303 PA’s) with two-strikes in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .523.

The Giants batted just .151 with two-strikes in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .172.

Giants hitters had an OPS of just .683 (1,790 PA’s) against LHP in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .742.

Giants hitters slugged just .376 against LHP in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .419.

Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 88.3 MPH (4,045 batted balls) in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .220 against Cubs pitchers in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Opponents had a groundball batting average of just .233 against Cubs pitchers with runners on base in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .259.

The Cubs have won 36% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 50% against Giants pitchers in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Giants pitchers walked 87 of 1,439 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Giants pitchers walked 403 of 6,039 batters (7%) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Giants pitchers induced opposing hitters to ground into 130 double plays in 1,059 opportunities (12%) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Giants vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Alex Cobb (San Francisco Giants): Hip, Out
  • Jung Hoo Lee (San Francisco Giants): Side, Day-To-Day
  • Cole Waites (San Francisco Giants): Elbow, Out
  • Mike Yastrzemski (San Francisco Giants): Shoulder, Out
  • Robbie Ray (San Francisco Giants): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Marco Luciano (San Francisco Giants): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Keaton Winn (San Francisco Giants): Elbow, Out
  • Mark Mathias (San Francisco Giants): Shoulder, Out
  • Kai-Wei Teng (San Francisco Giants): Oblique, Out
  • Thomas Szapucki (San Francisco Giants): Shoulder, Out
  • Codi Heuer (Chicago Cubs): Elbow, Out
  • Brad Boxberger (Chicago Cubs): Forearm, Out

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