Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs 6/18/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 8:05 PM EST
Jun. 18, 2019
TV: WGN
Latest Odds : CHC -222
The White Sox and the Cubs are about to meet for a great series in this game here. However, the White Sox are a team that is on the upswing here and are facing the Cubs who have been able to play decent, but still have quite a few problems on the year so far. With this game being played in Chicago, though, it could make for an interesting game as to which team will come in and win the game.
Jose Abreu is the hitter for the power for the White Sox this year with a total of 17 homers and 54 RBIs. When it comes to hitting for average, the White Sox have relied on Tim Anderson who has hit at a clip of .315 this year. The Cubs have been able to rely on Anthony Rizzo this year with a total of 19 homers and 51 RBIs. Willson Contreras has managed to hit at a clip of .287 on the year so far for the Cubs.
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Ivan Nova is the pitcher the White Sox will put on the mound in this game here. He has posted a 3-5 record and a 6.28 ERA on the season. He has thrown 77.1 innings on the year with 51 strikeouts, but has allowed 103 hits and 21 walks on the year.
Cole Hamels is the pitcher who the Cubs have called on to start this game. Hamels has posted a 6-2 record and a 2.98 ERA. He has thrown a total of 84.2 innings this season with 83 strikeouts and allowed only 30 walks and 70 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
White Sox are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. National League Central.
Cubs are 6-1 in their last 7 games following an off day.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -222
The Cubs are in the friendly confines and the Cubs are also a team that has been able to pick up quite a bit of momentum at home and that should definitely continue in this game here. What else will help the Cubs out is Nova gives up a lot of hits and with those come runs, which cost the White Sox here. Final Score, Chicago Cubs win 8-2.