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Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
The Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Wrigley Field in an interleague contest.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Carlos Rodon in this game. Rodon has a 8-5 record and a 2.49 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Cubs will be Adbert Alzolay. The right hander has a 4.85 ERA to go along with a 4-11 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the White Sox as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
Chicago was a 8-6 loser in its last match on the road against the White Sox. They lost as +180 underdogs, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Chicago was a 8-6 winner in its last match on the road against the Cubs. They won as -200 favorites, while the total score of 14 made winners of OVER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 64-45 SU
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games on the road
Chi White Sox is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chicago:
Team record: 52-59 SU
Chi Cubs is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Chi Cubs is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Chicago Sunday, August 8