The Giants are very strong at home - 28-16 on the season, including 16-6 in their last 22 home games - and catch the Cubs flying to the West Coast following an eight-game homestand. The Cubs carry a high bullpen fatigue rating and their starter, Kyle Hendricks, is in a down cycle with a 6.29 ERA in his last seven starts. Chicago is 2-5 in Hendricks' last seven outings.

The Giants got their bats going putting up 13 runs against the Cardinals on Sunday.

San Francisco starter Andrew Suarez has a 1.45 ERA in his last three starts. He hasn't given up more than two earned runs during his past five starts.