Cubs vs Giants Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 6:21PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:29AM
The Chicago Cubs will face the San Francisco Giants in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, commencing at 4:20am AEST.
The Cubs will have Ben Brown (3-2, 4.88 ERA) start, up against Robbie Ray (4-0, 3.05 ERA) for the Giants.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cubs vs Giants game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cubs vs San Francisco MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cubs a 57% chance of beating the Giants at Wrigley Field.
Cubs vs Giants: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Wrigley Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cubs $1.67, Giants $2.25
- Line: Cubs -1.5 ($2.54), Giants +1.5 ($1.54)
- Total (Over/Under 7 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cubs at $1.67 and the Giants at $2.25.
The Cubs are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Giants, with odds of $2.54 available at TAB.
For the underdog Giants (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.54.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Giants (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Cubs vs Giants: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Francisco at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Giants +1.5 at $1.54 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Cubs vs Giants predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cubs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Giants to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Cubs vs Giants: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cubs vs San Francisco game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cubs vs San Francisco game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cubs vs Giants: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cubs and Giants at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 4:20am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 4:20am AEST
- Venue: Wrigley Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cubs vs San Francisco predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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