Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox 8/9/24 – As the MLB season drags along into its latter stages, in a Windy City showdown at Guaranteed Rate Field, the Chicago Cubs (57-60) face off against the Chicago White Sox (28-89), two teams with very different seasons under their belts. Fans are not the only ones who are excited about this game; even those who are interested in handicapper predictions today cannot help but pay attention to it because of the disparities in performance between these two sides throughout this year. The Cubs want to move closer to a .500 record while the White Sox fight for respectability during a difficult season.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox 8/9/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Guaranteed Rate Field |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Chicago Cubs (57-60) vs. Chicago White Sox (28-89)
The Cubs of Chicago have been through a lot in the season but are in better shape than their city rivals. They have 913 hits and scored 493 runs with an average batting average of .235. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 3.74 and WHIP is 1.23 which show consistent albeit unspectacular performances on the mound. The Atlanta Braves matchup to the Colorado Rockies game calls for keen attention to how consistent the Cubs are in games that could affect their chances of making the playoffs.
On the other hand, White Sox have had a difficult time this year, revealing deeper problems within the team. With only .216 BA by their batting order, they have managed only to get 360 runs throughout the season which is very poor performance wise on offense alone. As far as pitching is concerned, they perform poorly with ERA at 4.83 and WHIP at 1.41 indicating difficulties encountered when containing opposing hitters. As we think about what this means for Philadelphia Phillies against Arizona Diamondbacks match, it’s important to see how much unity and consistency can be lost from poor showing by White Sox
Jameson Taillon (7-6, 3.25 ERA) vs. Garrett Crochet (6-8, 3.19 ERA)
Jameson Taillon of the Cubs has put together a good season with a 3.25 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 110.2 innings. His control has been worth noting having only walked off 22 to strikeout eighty-six times. Against the White Sox, some of the factors at play are his ability to keep the ball in the yard (15 HRs allowed) and his performance under pressure conditions.Summarily speaking, it is Taillon’s pitch selection alongside experience that could swing the game towards Cubs’ side as they have managed stress levels resembling playoffs.
Despite team problems, Garrett Crochet for White Sox has played well this year with an excellent 3.19 ERA and an impressive WHIP of only one across 118.1 innings. His high number of strikeouts (162 Ks), however, indicates that he is still dominant on the mound; although he hasn’t got enough support from his team’s offense yet. As seen in many other games where a great pitcher has performed but loses mainly because his teammates didn’t score many runs for him, it can be expected that he will throw some gems against top-tier opponents.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -1.5 -102, Total Odds: 8
The odds lean towards the Cubs, reflective of their comparative stability and the White Sox’s extensive struggles. The point spread at -1.5 for the Cubs with a total of over 8 runs suggests expectations of a relatively high-scoring game, likely driven by the Cubs’ offensive capabilities and the vulnerability of the White Sox’s pitching.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Cubs have been trending upwards, with the total going OVER in 6 of their last 8 games. This pattern suggests their games tend to be high-scoring, influenced by both their offensive abilities and their pitching staff occasionally giving up runs. Their record against the White Sox is particularly strong, holding a 5-1 SU in recent matchups, highlighting their dominance in this rivalry.
Chicago White Sox Betting Trends
For the White Sox, the trends are less favorable. They are 1-19 SU in their last 20 games, and their home record doesn’t offer much hope either, standing at 0-10 in their recent stretch. The tendency for games to go OVER when they play indicates that while they might score some runs, their pitching often fails to hold back opponents.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox 8/9/24 Betting Picks
Based on the thorough analysis and current form, the Cubs are more likely to win. This is due to better bats that they have and their pitching which is quite firm compared to White Sox who have been struggling. Thus it would be better to bet on the Cubs so they can cover the spread because the White Sox cannot close out games.
Regarding prop bets, as well as over/under, if we consider both teams’ recent directions toward an increasing total then betting on OVER seems like a smart move. Meanwhile this game offers an interesting option for those seeking MLB free picks with Taillon’s strong pitching versus a weak White Sox lineup serving as an effective combination.