Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants Pick – 8/28/2025
The Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants will wrap up a three-game series in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon. The Giants have taken the first two games of the series and will look for another win to help their Wild Card chances today. Before the first pitch from the Bay Area, keep reading to get my Cubs vs Giants prediction for today.
Our Cubs vs Giants Pick
- Pick: Giants moneyline
- Confidence: 3/5
- Claim Your Bonus Bets: Click the Claim Bonus button below to claim our DraftKings Sportsbook bonus. You can bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets INSTANTLY and over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket!
Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+ 
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Promo Code: Click To Claim
Bet $5, Get $300 in Bonus Bets Instantly + Over $200 Off NFL Sunday Ticket
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Promo Code: Click To Claim
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025, 3:45 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers:
- Cubs – Shota Imanaga (8-6, 3.03 ERA)
- Giants – Logan Webb (12-9, 3.13 ERA)
- Stadium: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: NBCS-BA (Giants), Marquee Sports Network (Cubs)
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Shota Imanaga brings a solid 3.03 ERA to the mound and has racked up five or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight starts. His team performs relatively well when favored in his starts and will look for more success in what is essentially a pick ’em game today. Logan Webb comes into today’s start with strong overall numbers. He has struck out 180 batters in 166.2 innings and will aim to mow down the Cubs’ lineup at home today.
Key Players
The offense of the Cubs will be the most important part of this game from San Francisco. Chicago’s offense has sputtered in this series. They have scored five runs over the first two games at Oracle Park and need to put up bigger numbers to avoid a sweep in this contest.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Cubs have lost two straight games but they are firmly in Wild Card contention in the National League. They occupy the top NL Wild Card spot going into today’s action.
- The Giants have won four straight over the Cubs and Brewers. They are seven games out of the final NL Wild Card spot.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker (Cubs) | Under 1.5 Total Bases |
| Shota Imanaga (Cubs) | Over 4.5 Strikeouts |
| Logan Webb (Giants) | Over 6.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Giants hold a 4-1 lead in their season series against the Cubs in 2025.
- This is the final game of the regular season series between these National League clubs.
- Chicago is 35-32 on the road this year despite losing two straight to begin this series.
- The Giants are 32-33 at home and could get to .500 at home with a win today.
Cubs vs Giants Model Projection
Score Projection: Giants 4 – Cubs 2
Win Probability: Giants 52%, Cubs 48%
Final Thoughts
The Cubs’ offense should continue to struggle today against an elite starting pitcher in Logan Webb. I am expecting the Cubs to let Shota Imanaga down with a lack of run support again and for the Giants to come away with the win and the sweep at home.
