Final Score: Cubs 5 - Giants 3
Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 10:15 PM ET

Cubs @ Giants

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
68-71 Rating 1505
Form: WWLWW
Model Probability
45%
55%
Projected margin: San Francisco Giants +0.3
Giants
63-75 Rating 1511
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Giants
All-time wins 198 203
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.4
Last meeting 4 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Giants
Games played 139 138
Avg runs scored 4.5 4.2
Avg runs conceded 4.5 4.7
Win percentage 49% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 45%