The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs clash Wednesday in game 2 of an MLB series at Wrigley Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The White Sox look to play spoiler after splitting their last 10 games. The White Sox have the third-worst record in the AL at 48-72. The White Sox pitching staff is 24th in ERA (4.61), 22nd in WHIP (1.38) and 18th in quality starts (39). The White Sox offense is 25th in runs per game (4.12), 22nd in batting average (.237) and 21st in homers (129). Luis Robert Jr. leads the White Sox with 116 hits and 65 RBI, while Andrew Benintendi and Andrew Vaughn have combined for 217 hits and 93 RBI. Mike Clevinger gets the ball, and he is 5-5 with a 3.55 ERA and 64 strikeouts this season. This will be Clevinger’s second career game against the Cubs.
Chicago White Sox Team Facts
- The White Sox have lost 12 of their last 13 night games following a road win.
- The White Sox have covered the run line each of their last seven night games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The White Sox have lost the first inning in each of their last three road games against NL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last three road games against NL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven night games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Cubs are 4 games back in the NL Central. The Cubs pitching staff is 16th in ERA (4.20), 18th in WHIP (1.29) and 9th in quality starts (51). The Cubs’ offense is 5th in runs per game (5.06), 9th in batting average (.255) and 12th in homers (143). Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with 128 hits and 59 RBI, while Cody Bellinger and Dansby Swanson have combined for J211 hits and 119 RBI. avier Assad gets the ball, and he is 2-2 with a 3.12 ERA and 45 strikeouts this season. This will be Assad’s second career game against the White Sox.
Chicago Cubs Team Facts
- The Cubs have lost 13 of their last 14 home games against AL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have failed to cover the run line each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Cubs have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games.
- The Cubs have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last eight night games at Wrigley Field against AL Central opponents.
- The Cubs have won the first inning in each of their last three night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Cubs ranks 3rd in the league for walks this season (428).
- The Chicago Cubs are one of only 4 teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.
- The Chicago White Sox ranks 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.295).
- The Chicago White Sox ranks T29th in the league for walks this season (295).
Randy’s Pick
The Cubs should be favored as they’re the better team, at home, they’ve been one of the best teams in the second half, and they’re fighting for a playoff spot. However, the White Sox have been able to scratch out wins here and there lately and Mike Clevinger has been solid 78.2 innings with his 3.55 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Clevinger has allowed 13 hits and 4 earned runs in his last 16 innings. You can do a lot worse than Clevinger and plus money on this Wednesday MLB card. Give me the White Sox in the underdog role.
