Last Updated on September 23, 2018 12:59 pm by dpatrick
Cubs vs. White Sox Prediction
The Chicago Cubs rolled to a victory yesterday at the crosstown nterleague rival Chicago White Sox to even the series at a game apiece. Which side will win today in the rubber match of the series?
Game Snapshot
979 Chicago Cubs at 980 Chicago White Sox
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Wrigley Field at 2:10PM ET
TV: MLB Network
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, the Cubs are a -189 favorite to win on the moneyline. The White Sox are a +179 underdog, while the total sits at 8.5 runs. As of Sunday morning, 73 percent of public bets are being placed on the visiting Cubs. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest info.
Baez has big night for Cubs
Ben Zobrist finished 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and two RBIs in last night’s 8-3 victory at the White Sox. Javier Baez ended the contest 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBIs. Kyle Schwarber was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run. Jon Lester picked up the win as he surrendered three runs (two earned) on eight hits with four strikeouts and no walks over five innings.
Anderson homers in loss
White Sox leadoff hitter Tim Anderson was 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in last night’s loss to the Cubs. Avisail Garcia finished 2-for-4 with an RBI. Lucas Giolito suffered the loss as he gave up five earned runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings, striking out five and walking three.
Kyle Hendricks (12-11, 3.58 ERA) will take the mound today for the Cubs, while the White Sox counter with Carlos Rodon (6-6, 3.22).
MLB Betting Trends
Cubs
The Cubs are 8-3 in their last 11 Sunday games. The Cubs are 23-9 in their last 32 interleague games.
White Sox
The over is 8-2 in the last 10 White Sox games on Sundays. The White Sox are 10-26 in their last 36 interleague games.
Prediction:
Both starting pitchers are in good form right now and on a getaway day, I think this is a game dominated by pitching to offset a lot of the offense the previous two days. Roll with the under here as the starters will do the bulk of the work, while the bullpen will finish the job.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: CUBS/WHITE SOX UNDER 8.5