Chicago Cubs (+166) at Chicago White Sox (-177)

The Pick: Cubs +166


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White Sox vs. Cubs Betting Overview

It is the crosstown series in Chicago and a very entertaining one has already been determined. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has taken center stage for his argumentative, catchers’ mask stomping and kicking tirade and then his apology later for being wrong followed by a statement the Cubs will win the National League Central. Say what?

Chicago White Sox host the final game of a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night. The Cubs earned a 6-3 comeback victory in the series opener before the White Sox answered with a 3-2 win on Tuesday. Let’s preview the pitching matchups and then make our prediction for your bet.

The White Sox send Jake Peavy to the hill as he returns from the disabled list for the second time this year. In his last start before the injury had gave up 6 runs in 4 innings on the mound. He has struggled since mid-May and needs to get it going against the Cubs. His career record in 5-2 and a 2.40 ERA and he has struck out 65 batters in 10 career starts. The Cubs counter with Doug Davis and his 1-5 record with a 4.95 ERA and an outstanding last start. He stymied the Yankees on three hits and one run in just under 8 innings of work on the mound. His control sometimes alludes him as he comes in with 11 walks in 17 innings In his career, he is 1-3 against the White Sox and has a 5.00 ERA in six starts.

 

Chicago White Sox News and Betting Tips for Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The White Sox are 3 games under .500 and have had a boost from the sizzling bat of Paul Lonerko. He has hit a homer in five straight games and is batting .331 with 59 RBI’s and totals 21 home runs on the season. The Sox have gotten a lift from the exceptional work of their bullpen recently and especially from Sergio Santos who became the closer in April.

 

Chicago Cubs News and Betting Tips for Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Cubs are 13 games under .500 and are an enigma. They have the second bst batting average in the National League have struck out 510 times and have drawn only 179 walks. Manager Mike Quade has not got the lesson of patience through to them yet. Chicago’s pitching staff has the highest ERA in baseball by a wide margin.

 

Our Cubs vs. White Sox Pick and Predictions

The White Sox have had bragging rights over the Cubs in recent years, going 4-2 against their interleague rivals in each of the last two seasons. The Cubs last won the season series in 2007, when they won five of six. With our free pick the Cubs+166 and Doug Davis are on a hot streak is where we place our bet today.

Our Pick: Chicago Cubs +166

 


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In-depth Cubs at White Sox Betting Trends

W/L Trends

Chi. Cubs
  • Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Cubs are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Cubs are 7-15 in their last 22 overall.
  • Cubs are 7-15 in their last 22 games on grass.
  • Cubs are 6-13 in their last 19 games as an underdog.
  • Cubs are 4-9 in their last 13 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Cubs are 20-48 in their last 68 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
  • Cubs are 7-17 in their last 24 interleague games as an underdog.
  • Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a loss.
  • Cubs are 4-10 in their last 14 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
  • Cubs are 8-21 in their last 29 during game 3 of a series.
  • Cubs are 7-19 in their last 26 interleague road games.
  • Cubs are 4-11 in their last 15 vs. American League Central.
  • Cubs are 4-11 in their last 15 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Cubs are 4-11 in their last 15 interleague games as a favorite of +151 to +200.
  • Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
  • Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
  • Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Cubs are 1-8 in their last 9 road games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
  • Cubs are 1-9 in their last 10 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
  • Cubs are 0-8 in their last 8 games as a road underdog of +151 to +200.
  • Cubs are 1-4 in Davis’ last 5 starts as an underdog.
  • Cubs are 1-6 in Davis’ last 7 starts.
  • Cubs are 1-6 in Davis’ last 7 starts on grass.
  • Cubs are 0-4 in Davis’ last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
Chi. White Sox
  • White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • White Sox are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • White Sox are 8-2 in their last 10 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • White Sox are 22-6 in their last 28 interleague games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
  • White Sox are 22-7 in their last 29 interleague home games.
  • White Sox are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • White Sox are 37-14 in their last 51 interleague games.
  • White Sox are 21-8 in their last 29 vs. National League Central.
  • White Sox are 21-8 in their last 29 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • White Sox are 50-21 in their last 71 interleague games as a favorite.
  • White Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • White Sox are 11-5 in their last 16 games as a home favorite.
  • White Sox are 40-19 in their last 59 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • White Sox are 9-19 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
  • White Sox are 3-7 in their last 10 Wednesday games.
  • White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
  • White Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
  • White Sox are 4-0 in Peavys last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • White Sox are 5-1 in Peavys last 6 starts.
  • White Sox are 5-1 in Peavys last 6 starts on grass.
  • White Sox are 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • White Sox are 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.
  • White Sox are 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
  • White Sox are 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
  • White Sox are 7-3 in Peavys last 10 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU Trends

Chi. Cubs
  • Over is 5-0 in Cubs last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
  • Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Over is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 games as a road underdog of +151 to +200.
  • Under is 12-4-1 in Cubs last 17 interleague games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
  • Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 6-2 in Cubs last 8 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
  • Under is 8-3 in Cubs last 11 interleague road games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
  • Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
  • Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 vs. American League Central.
  • Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
  • Over is 9-4 in Cubs last 13 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 17-8 in Cubs last 25 games following a loss.
  • Over is 17-8 in Cubs last 25 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Under is 4-1 in Davis’ last 5 starts on grass.
  • Under is 4-1 in Davis’ last 5 starts overall.
Chi. White Sox
  • Over is 4-0 in White Sox last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games following a win.
  • Under is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
  • Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 interleague home games.
  • Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 interleague games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
  • Over is 5-1 in White Sox last 6 during game 3 of a series.
  • Over is 4-1 in White Sox last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
  • Over is 11-3 in White Sox last 14 games as a home favorite.
  • Over is 7-2 in White Sox last 9 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
  • Under is 9-3 in White Sox last 12 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in White Sox last 5 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
  • Over is 10-4 in White Sox last 14 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
  • Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 on grass.
  • Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
  • Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 home games.
  • Under is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 overall.
  • Over is 5-2 in White Sox last 7 interleague games as a favorite.
  • Over is 11-5 in White Sox last 16 games as a favorite.
  • Under is 4-0 in Peavys last 4 starts as a favorite of -151 to -200.
  • Under is 4-0 in Peavys last 4 starts as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
  • Over is 5-0 in Peavys last 5 starts during game 3 of a series.
  • Over is 4-0 in Peavys last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
  • Under is 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts as a favorite.
  • Over is 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts on grass.
  • Over is 4-1 in Peavys last 5 starts overall.
  • Under is 4-1 in Peavys last 5 home starts.
  • Over is 3-1-1 in Peavys last 5 Wednesday starts.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Peavys last 5 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
  • Over is 9-4 in Peavys last 13 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5.

Head to Head

  • Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
  • Under is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings in Chicago.
  • Cubs are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in Chicago.
  • Cubs are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings.

Umpire Trends – Phil Cuzzi

  • Under is 5-0 in Cuzzis last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
  • Under is 5-1 in Cuzzis last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
  • Home team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
  • Home team is 16-5 in Cuzzis last 21 interleague games behind home plate.
  • Under is 9-3-2 in Cuzzis last 14 Wednesday games behind home plate.
  • Over is 3-1-2 in Cuzzis last 6 games behind home plate.
  • Under is 3-1-1 in Cuzzis last 5 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
  • Home team is 21-7 in Cuzzis last 28 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
  • Home team is 14-5 in Cuzzis last 19 Wednesday games behind home plate.
  • Home team is 8-3 in Cuzzis last 11 games behind home plate.
  • White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Cuzzi behind home plate.
  • Home team is 5-2 in Cuzzis last 7 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Chicago.
  • Under is 14-6-1 in Cuzzis last 21 interleague games behind home plate.
  • Home team is 7-3 in Cuzzis last 10 games behind home plate vs. Chicago.