A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Chicago Cubs dueling the Chicago White Sox on Saturday at U.S. Cellular Field.
It's a pitching duel between Jose Quintana for the Chicago White Sox (6-9 on the year) and Jake Arrieta for Chicago Cubs (13-6 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Chicago was a 121 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.9-4.7 win for the White Sox on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
54-59 Chicago battles the Cubs, currently with a 66-48 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Chicago injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Chicago White Sox and the league No. 5-ranked Chicago Cubs, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Chicago White Sox No. 24 ranked offense (3.78 runs per game) against a Chicago Cubs defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 6 at 3.73 runs allowed per game. The Chicago White Sox have been averaging 8.55 hits per game, more than the Chicago Cubs have managed so far this season (8.11 hits on average).
Chicago owns the No. 21 defense, allowing 3.78 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Chicago's No. 6-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Cubs enjoyed a 6-5 victory at the expense of the White Sox on Friday, with K Hendricks throwing 2 innings of 1-hit ball at U.S. Cellular Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at Chicago, Sunday, August 16th