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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants predictions for MLB Friday.
The San Francisco Giants will face the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Oracle Park on Friday, commencing at 10:15 PM ET.
Landen Roupp (5-6, 4.00 ERA) will start on the mound for the Giants, pitting him against Javier Assad (3-1, 4.73 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Giants a slight edge with a 52.6% win probability over the Cubs.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's Cubs vs. Giants matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Giants prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Giants, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Giants a 52.6% chance of defeating the Cubs.
According to our model, the Cubs (+1.5) have a 64.9% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 50.3% chance of staying under,.
Cubs vs. Giants odds [6/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+167) |
| Moneyline | +106 | -124 |
| Total | o8.5 (-106) | u8.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Cubs vs. Giants picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Cubs +1.5 | -200 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | +106 |
| Total | Under 8.5 | -110 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Cubs to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Cubs vs. Giants game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB game between the Giants and Cubs at Oracle Park is scheduled to start at 10:15 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 10:15 PM ET/7:15PM PT
- Venue: Oracle Park
Conclusion
We predict the Giants, with a 52.6% win probability, will likely beat the Cubs in Friday's MLB matchup.
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