White Sox vs. Cubs Prediction
Touki Toussaint will oppose Kyle Hendricks in Tuesday night’s matchup on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs will host the White Sox at 8:05 p.m. ET. With the Cubs listed as massive home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in Chicago?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
975 Chicago White Sox (+145) at 976 Chicago Cubs (-175); o/u 8.5
8:05 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
White Sox vs. Cubs Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 76% of bets are on the Cubs’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Chicago White Sox DFS SPIN
Elvis Andrus went 2-for-5 and drove in a pair of runs on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough to lead the White Sox past the Brewers. The 34-year-old infielder delivered a two-run single as part of a three-run rally in the ninth inning, but it was too-little, too-late for the White Sox’ offense. Andrus hasn’t been able to replicate the magic from a season ago — slashing a paltry .226/.291/.317 with three homers, 31 RBI and eight stolen bases across 293 plate appearances.
Chicago Cubs DFS SPIN
Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 with two RBI in a loss to Toronto on Sunday. The veteran came into the day hitting just .233 in the second half of the season. His two-hit day was nice, but didn’t help the Cubs much on a day when they’re pitching couldn’t keep them in the game. On the season, Swanson is hitting .257/.338/.449 with 18 home runs and four steals in what has been a bit of a letdown after last year’s breakout.
White Sox vs. Cubs MLB Betting Trends
Chi White Sox is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi White Sox is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox
Chi Cubs is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
White Sox vs. Cubs MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Toussaint is 1-3 with a 5.48 ERA and 4.87 FIP over his last four starts – a span that covers 21 1/3 innings. His strikeout rate is strong, but he’s walking too many batters and has a tendency to give up home runs. On the other side, Hendricks is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA over his last five starts (28 1/3 innings), but his FIP is a strong 3.77. He’s never been a high strikeout guy, but his walk and home run rates are strong. There’s not much value in the Cubs’ moneyline but at 8.5, I’ll roll the dice on the over and bank on Toussaint’s struggles continuing.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: WHITE SOX/CUBS OVER 8.5