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Cubs Look to Extend Winning Streak Against White Sox in Interleague Showdown

The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the Chicago White Sox in interleague play at Guaranteed Rate Field after securing a 7-6 road win in the opening game of the series. Left-hander Justin Steele will take the mound for the Cubs, facing off against righty Chris Flexen for the White Sox. The Cubs are favored in the matchup, opening at -235 with the current line at Chicago -225.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cubs -225 | White Sox +199
• Spread: Cubs -1.5 (-140) | White Sox +1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 69%.

Chicago vs Chicago Stats

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have been performing as a middle-of-the-pack team this season, currently sitting in fourth place in the NL Central standings. They are facing a 10.0 game deficit in the division and are 5.0 games behind the final spot in the NL Wild Card race. Offensively, the Cubs have been decent with a .236/.311/.386 slash line and averaging 4.24 runs per game. However, they have struggled to hit for power, ranking 21st in baseball with 122 total home runs. Right fielder Seiya Suzuki has been a standout player with a .826 OPS, 16 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases. Southpaw Justin Steele has been a strong presence on the mound with a 3.33 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 18 starts. The Cubs are currently ranked 19th in offense, 10th in defense, and hold a 58-60 record this season, with the potential to make a push for a playoff spot.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are struggling this season, currently last in the AL Central with a significant gap in both their division and the AL Wild Card race. Their offense has been particularly poor, ranking last in the league in team OPS and runs scored per game. Right fielder Gavin Sheets has also been struggling at the plate. The team is trying to avoid the worst record in MLB history and needs more wins to do so. Right-hander Chris Flexen has been struggling on the mound, with a 2-11 record, a 5.53 ERA, and 19 home runs against him this season. The White Sox have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked poorly in offense and defense categories. They went 0-3 in their last matchups against Chicago.

Recent Performances Favor Cubs in Matchup Against White Sox

In evaluating the recent performance of the two pitchers, Justin Steele has demonstrated superior results with a 3-2 record, 3.71 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP in 43.2 innings, compared to Chris Flexen's 0-4 record, 6.43 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP in 35.0 innings. Likewise, an examination of the offensive capabilities of both teams in the past seven days reveals a stark contrast, with the Cubs ranking sixth in the league with a .814 team OPS, while the White Sox are ranked 26th with a .664 team OPS during that period. Considering these factors, the Chicago Cubs are favored to cover the run line in this matchup.

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