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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants predictions for MLB Saturday.
The San Francisco Giants will face the Chicago Cubs, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Oracle Park on Saturday, starting at 10:05 PM ET.
Trevor McDonald (2-3, 4.15 ERA) will get the ball for the Giants, up against Ben Brown (2-2, 1.74 ERA) for the Cubs.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Cubs a slight edge with a 51.6% win probability over the Giants.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Cubs vs. Giants matchup, including best bets and picks.
Cubs vs. Giants prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Cubs and Giants, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Cubs a 51.6% chance of beating the Giants.
According to our model, the Giants (+1.5) have a 60.8% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 51.5% chance of going over,.
Cubs vs. Giants odds [6/13/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cubs | Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+146) | +1.5 (-165) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o8 (-110) | u8 (-109) |
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 available 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 | Giants +1.5 | -165 |
| Moneyline | Giants | +100 |
| Total | Over 8 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
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
Saturday's MLB game between the Giants and Cubs at Oracle Park is scheduled to start at 10:05 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Time: 10:05 PM ET/7:05PM PT
- Venue: Oracle Park
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 51.6% win probability, will likely beat the Giants in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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