Giants vs Cubs Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 28, 2025, 7:43PM | Published: Aug 27, 2025, 6:30PM
The San Francisco Giants will sqaure off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB action at Oracle Park on Friday, starting at 5:45am AEST.
Logan Webb (12-9, 3.13 ERA) will be on the bump for the Giants, while the Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.03 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Giants vs Cubs game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's San Francisco vs Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Giants a 51% chance of winning against the Cubs at Oracle Park.
Giants vs Cubs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Oracle Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Giants $1.83, Cubs $2.00
- Line: Giants -1.5 ($2.90), Cubs +1.5 ($1.43)
- 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 Giants at $1.83 and the Cubs at $2.00.
The Giants are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Cubs, with odds of $2.90 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.43.
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 Cubs (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 68% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Giants vs Cubs: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cubs at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Cubs +1.5 at $1.43 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Giants vs Cubs predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Giants have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cubs to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Giants vs Cubs: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the San Francisco vs Cubs game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the San Francisco vs Cubs game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Giants vs Cubs: Essential Details
The match-up between the Giants and Cubs at Oracle Park is scheduled to commence at 5:45am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday 29 August 2025
- Time: 5:45am AEST
- Venue: Oracle Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Francisco vs Cubs predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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