Chicago White Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago White Sox will face the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a three-game series, with Brad Keller pitching for the White Sox and Sonny Gray for the
Game outlook
The Chicago White Sox will face the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a three-game series, with Brad Keller pitching for the White Sox and Sonny Gray for the Cardinals. St. Louis, who won two out of three games against the White Sox last season, is the betting favorite with the current line at St. Louis -269.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +228 | Cardinals -269
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+105) | Cardinals -1.5 (-125)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 73%.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox will have Brad Keller starting the series on the mound, a veteran pitcher who previously played for the Royals. Keller has struggled this season, with a 4.26 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP in his MLB career. The White Sox recently won their first series of the year against the Rays but were swept by the Twins, with their offense showing signs of improvement. They are relying on Andrew Vaughn to break out of his slump, as he has struggled so far this season. The team is ranked last in runs scored and 29th in ERA. Chicago has a tough season ahead but fans can check out Free MLB Picks for insights into the rest of the season.
St. Louis Cardinals Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals will have Sonny Gray on the mound for their upcoming game. Gray has been performing well, with a strong 1.16 ERA and 0.94 WHIP in his last few outings. The Cardinals are looking to improve their record on their upcoming homestand, with strong pitching but inconsistent batting. Willson Contreras has been a standout player, hitting .288 with 10 RBIs and a .878 OPS. The team has struggled offensively, averaging 3.52 runs per game, ranking them 27th in the league. Despite their offensive struggles, the pitching staff has been solid with a 4.03 ERA. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 25 and a record of 77-85, while the Chicago White Sox have been performing well against them in recent matchups.