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2024 MLB Handicapping – Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
(15-45) Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs (29-31)
Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Time: 8:05 ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago, IL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Chris Flexen vs. Shota Imanaga
MLB Moneyline Odds: White Sox +244 | Cubs -297 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: White Sox +1.5 | Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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It’s a cross-town matchup in Chicago tonight as the Cubs host the White Sox at Wrigley Field. First pitch is set for 8:05 PM ET with the game being televised on NBCS. The Cubs are the heavy favorites in this one, with a money line payout of -297 compared to the White Sox at +244.
Chris Flexen will get the start for the White Sox, while Shota Imanaga will take the mound for the Cubs. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -105 compared to the under at -115.
Chicago White Sox
With an overall record of 15-45, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 24.5 games. The White Sox have dropped 11 straight games, and they are just 5-19 in AL Central matchups this year. So far, they have gone 10-21 at home and are only 5-24 on the road.
Chicago has dropped five straight games as the underdog, and they are just 2-0 when favored this year. Their overall series record is 4-14-1, and they have lost five straight series overall. The White Sox were swept by the Brewers in their most recent series.
Heading into their last game vs. the Brewers, the White Sox closed out the series with a 6-3 loss. Chicago was the +279 underdog on the money line. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with two runs in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Brewers scored four times in the 2nd.
Nick Nastrini had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on three hits and issuing three walks. The White Sox’s offense scored their only other run in the 4th inning on a home run by Paul DeJong but went on to lose 6-3.
White Sox Gambling
The Chicago White Sox are on the road today against the Chicago Cubs. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 8.0. The White Sox have gone over the total in 27 of their 57 games this season, and their average over/under line is 8 runs per game. When the line is set at 9 runs, they have gone over the total just once in eight games. Only 3.3% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.
When it comes to the run line, the White Sox have been a team to fade this season, as they are just 24-36 against it. They have been particularly bad on the road, where they are just 9-20 against the run line. They have been an underdog in most games, and their run line record as an underdog is 22-36.
White Sox Stats
The Chicago White Sox have struggled to score runs this season, ranking last in the league in both runs per game and home runs. Their batting average is also the worst in the league, and their on-base percentage and OPS are near the bottom of the league as well.
However, Gavin Sheets has been a bright spot for the White Sox offense, leading the team in RBIs this season. In terms of recent performances, Corey Julks has been hot at the plate, carrying a 6-game hitting streak into the next game.
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Chicago Cubs
With a record of 29-31, the Cubs are seven games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. Chicago will host the White Sox today, and they are 3rd in the NL Central and have gone just 7-12 in divisional games this year. The Cubs closed out their series vs. the Reds with a win but still lost the series, going 2-1.
Chicago has dropped six straight series, and their overall series record is 7-10-2 this year. As the favorite, the Cubs are 13-13 and 9-9 when favored at home. They are 16-18 as the underdog this year.
The Cubs will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with a 5-2 loss. This was especially tough, as it was the Reds who handed the Cubs the loss, and Chicago was the slight favorite at home going into the game. Things really got away from the Cubs in the 2nd inning, as the Reds scored four runs in the inning. Chicago’s offense scored their only two runs in the 5th.
Ben Brown got the start for the Cubs and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up five earned runs on six hits. Cody Bellinger was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a run scored.
Cubs Gambling
The Cubs have played to an average combined run total of 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 27-30. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 2-4-2. Only 8.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with the majority of their games (78.3%) having lower lines.
When betting the run line, the Cubs have been a better bet on the road than at home. They are 18-13 against the run line on the road compared to 12-17 at Wrigley Field. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 23-11 against the run line compared to 7-19 as the favorite. The Cubs’ average run margin in winning games is +3.1, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.3.
Cubs Stats
The Chicago Cubs have been struggling offensively this season, ranking in the bottom half of the league in most offensive categories. Their batting average of .228 is 20th in the league, and their slugging percentage of .369 is 20th as well. However, they do have some players who have been performing well recently.
Cody Bellinger has been hitting .318 over his last 5 games, and Seiya Suzuki has been hitting .368 over his last 5 games. Both players are on hitting streaks, with Suzuki’s streak at 10 games and Nico Hoerner’s at 4 games.
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White Sox Cubs Pitching
Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces off against the Cubs on the road. He has made 10 starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with a 5.50 ERA. Flexen’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.41. Looking back at his last outing, Flexen took the loss, going five innings and giving up two earned runs on four hits. He has given up at least one home run in three straight outings. Opponents are batting .255 off Flexen this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 3.67 walks compared to 7 strikeouts.
Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Brewers. In that May 29th start, he took the loss, giving up seven earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Looking back further, Imanaga has made 10 starts and has a record of 5-1. His ERA for the season is an impressive 1.86, along with a WHIP of 1.00. Opponents have hit .213 off Imanaga this season. The left-hander has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 9.16 strikeouts per nine innings.
Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The White Sox head into the game having gone 2-8 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The White Sox they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Cubs are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Cubs have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the White Sox are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Cubs have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
With the White Sox at +244 on the money line, that is the route we recommend going for today’s White Sox vs. Cubs matchup. We have the White Sox winning this one by a score of 6-5, and with the payout sitting at +244, there is a lot of value in picking the White Sox to win outright.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Chris Flexen finishing with four strikeouts, which is good for third-worst among today’s starters. As for Shota Imanaga, he is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the third-best among today’s starters.
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