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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs predictions for MLB Friday.
The Chicago Cubs will square off with the San Francisco Giants in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Friday, beginning at 2:20 PM ET.
The Cubs will start Edward Cabrera (3-2, 4.00 ERA), pitting him against Robbie Ray (3-6, 4.45 ERA) for the Giants.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Cubs as the most likely winner of the Giants vs. Cubs game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Giants vs. Cubs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Giants and Cubs, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Cubs a 60.5% chance of defeating the Giants.
According to our model, the Giants (+1.5) have a 53.8% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 10.5 runs has a 50.4% chance of staying under.
Giants vs. Cubs odds [6/5/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Giants | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-135) | -1.5 (+114) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -162 |
| Total | o10.5 (-115) | u10.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Giants vs. Cubs 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 | +114 |
| Moneyline | Cubs | -162 |
| Total | Under 10.5 | +100 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 10.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Giants vs. Cubs game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB game between the Cubs and Giants at Wrigley Field is scheduled to begin at 2:20 PM ET.
- Who: San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Time: 2:20 PM ET/11:20AM PT
- Venue: Wrigley Field
Conclusion
We predict the Cubs, with a 60.5% win probability, will likely beat the Giants in Friday's MLB matchup.
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