Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Predictions August 16, 2023: M. Clevinger vs J. Assad
The Crosstown Classic closes out its latest chapter with the White Sox and Cubs trending in opposite directions. The White Sox were swept at home by the Brewers over the
Game outlook
The Crosstown Classic closes out its latest chapter with the White Sox and Cubs trending in opposite directions. The White Sox were swept at home by the Brewers over the weekend, while the Cubs missed a chance to sweep the Blue Jays on the road, falling 11-4 in the series finale Sunday afternoon. Mike Clevinger (ERA: 3.55) will take the mound for the White Sox, while (ERA: ) takes the mound for the Cubs, with Chicago opening as the -170 betting favorite. The line hasn't moved ahead of the opening game at Wrigley Field Tuesday night.
Game Info
When: Wednesday, 8/16/2023 @ 8:05pm EST
Where: Wrigley Field Stadium White Sox vs Cubs Betting Odds Moneyline: White Sox +156 | Cubs -170
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-155) | Cubs -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Chicago will win straight-up is 63%.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox dropped their third straight and fourth in the last five games as they were swept by the Brewers at home over the weekend. The White Sox entered Tuesday with a record of 84-78, standing fourth in the AL Central, 18.5 games behind the Blue Jays for the final wild card spot. Sunday's game against the Brewers saw Chicago get three hits from Andrew Vaughn and two each from Elvis Andrus and Carlos Perez, yet they trailed 7-0 before tallying three times in the ninth to avoid a shutout. Dylan Cease took the loss, allowing two runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts over seven innings. Mike Clevinger is set to take the mound in the series finale, with the White Sox ranked 25th in offense, 22nd in defense, and having a record of 84-78. Clevinger, in his 144th career major league appearance and 130th start, is 5-5 with a 3.55 ERA, 1.297 WHIP, 30 walks and 64 strikeouts over 78.2 innings in his 16 starts this season. In his lone career start against the Cubs, Clevinger threw 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts in a game the Padres went on to win 5-4. The Chicago White Sox entered Tuesday 47-72 on the season and stood fourth in the AL Central, 18.5 games behind the Blue Jays for the final wild card spot. The White Sox were swept by the Brewers and, on Sunday, got three hits from Andrew Vaughn, two from Elvis Andrus, and two from Carlos Perez. Dylan Cease took the loss as he allowed two runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts over seven innings. Mike Clevinger takes the mound in the series finale with a 5-5 record, a 3.55 ERA, 1.297 WHIP, 30 walks and 64 strikeouts over 78.2 innings. Chicago is ranked 25 in offense, 22 in defense, and have a record of 47-72.