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Cubs Dominate White Sox in Recent Matchups, Face off in Windy City Showdown at Wrigley Field

The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs will face off in the Windy City Showdown at Wrigley Field on Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET. The Cubs have dominated recent matchups, winning 8 out of their last 10 meetings with the White Sox. The starting pitchers will be Sean Burke for the White Sox and Matthew Boyd for the Cubs. Chicago is the betting favorite with a -247 opening line that has not changed. Tune in for an exciting Crosstown Classic series and stay tuned for our White Sox vs. Cubs prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +220 | Cubs -247
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+112) | Cubs -1.5 (-134)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 71%.

Chicago vs Chicago Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox recently won two out of three games in their series against Cincinnati and currently have a record of 14-30 SU, 24-20 RL, and 19-22-3 O/U. The team has a 4-6 record in their last ten games. Tomorrow, the White Sox will be starting right-hander Sean Burke against the Cubs. Burke has a 2-4 record with a 4.15 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in nine appearances. The team has made changes in management and the bullpen, but the offense continues to struggle. Despite their challenges, the White Sox have no new injuries to report for their upcoming game. In the power rankings, Chicago is ranked 17th and is ranked 27th in offense and 13th in defense, scoring an average of 3.44 runs per game and allowing an average of 4.12 runs per game.

Chicago Cubs Analysis

The Chicago Cubs have shown strong performance recently, winning two out of three games against Miami in their previous series. The team currently holds a record of 25-19, with a power ranking of 11. They are ranked #2 in offense, scoring an average of 5.55 runs per game, and #18 in defense, giving up an average of 4.36 runs per game. The Cubs will be relying on left-hander Matthew Boyd in their upcoming game against the Southsiders, where he boasts a 3-2 record with a 2.78 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in eight starts. The team made significant investments during the offseason, adding key players like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, aiming to compete for a division title in 2025. Despite a recent 4-6 record in their last ten games, the Cubs are currently leading the NL Central and will look to maintain their position against divisional rivals in the months to come. Additionally, there are no new injuries to report for Saturday's Crosstown Classic game against the White Sox.

Get Ready for the White Sox vs. Cubs Showdown with Expert Analysis and Predictions

Discover insights and analysis on the upcoming MLB interleague matchup between the White Sox and Cubs. Gain valuable information to help determine the potential outcome of this game. Stay informed and be prepared for the upcoming contest. Find out who is predicted to come out on top in this highly anticipated matchup between these two rival teams. Stay ahead of the game with our White Sox vs. Cubs prediction.

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