Today’s matchup is between the Chicago Cubs (32-25) and the San Francisco Giants (36-21). The Cubs have won 3 of their last 5 games & the Giants have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Cubs are starting Kohl Stewart (RHP), on the mound who is 1-0 on the season pitching a 0.00 ERA, 3.53 FIP, .214 wOBA, K% of 10.5%, BB% of 5.3%, 92.8 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 innings pitched.
The Giants are starting Kevin Gausman (RHP), who is 6-0 on the season with a 1.40 ERA, 2.20 FIP, .209 wOBA, K% of 30.9%, BB% of 5.9%, 87.7 MPH average exit velocity, and a 0.81 WHIP in 70.2 innings pitched.
The Cubs are 3rd in the Majors in Relieving Pitching (WAR) while the Giants are 30th.
On the hitting side, the Cubs have a .319 wOBA and a .320 OBP. The Giants have a .319 wOBA and a .319 OBP. The Cubs have 71 HRs this season while the Giants have 79 HRs.
The safest bet in this game is Giants to win the first 5 innings. Kevin Gausman has been lights out. Both teams are hitting is nearly identical as well with the Giants having a bit more power. The bet is F5 Giants!