Cardinals vs White Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 8

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  • The Cardinals are -145 favorites vs the White Sox
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Miles Mikolas
  • White Sox starting pitcher:
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The St. Louis Cardinals (-145) visit Guaranteed Rate Field to take on the Chicago White Sox (+120) on Saturday, July 8, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Chicago.

The Cardinals are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+110).

The Cardinals vs White Sox Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

This season, the Cardinals are 36-52 against the spread (ATS), while the White Sox are 45-45 ATS.

Cardinals vs. White Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cardinals-1.5 +110O 10 -105-145
White Sox +1.5 -135U 10 -115+120

Cardinals vs White Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cardinals will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 63.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cardinals and White Sox and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Over in 35 of his last 50 games (+16.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Total Bases Over in 29 of his last 49 games (+12.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 23 away games (+11.95 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Lars Nootbaar has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 23 away games (+11.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 32 of his last 50 games (+11.20 Units / 17% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for White Sox players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best White Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jake Burger has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 27 games (+14.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Luis Robert has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 games (+11.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Eloy Jimenez has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 24 games (+11.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Tim Anderson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 23 of his last 35 games (+10.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Gavin Sheets has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+10.30 Units / 31% ROI)

White Sox vs Cardinals Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oscar Colas 0.5 +475 0.5 -1100
Zachary Remillard 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Jake Burger 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Andrew Vaughn 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Tim Anderson 0.5 +825 0.5 -5000

White Sox vs Cardinals Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oscar Colas 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Zachary Remillard 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Jake Burger 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Andrew Vaughn 1.5 +190 1.5 -250
Tim Anderson 1.5 +140 1.5 -190

White Sox vs Cardinals RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oscar Colas 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Zachary Remillard 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Jake Burger 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Andrew Vaughn 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Tim Anderson 0.5 +225 0.5 -300

White Sox vs Cardinals Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Miles Mikolas 4.5 +105 4.5 -140
Touki Toussaint 4.5 -125 4.5 -105
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 44 away games (+10.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.35 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have covered the Run Line in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.95 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 25 of their last 44 away games (+4.25 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games at home (+10.05 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 69 games (+8.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games at home (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 32 games at home (+3.65 Units / 9% ROI)

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 41-47 against the Run Line (-10.45 Units / -9.13% ROI).

  • 36-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -29.65 Units / -26.08% ROI
  • 43-42 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.05 Units / -3.15% ROI
  • 42-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.2 Units / -5.36% ROI

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the White Sox have gone 45-45 against the Run Line (-8.25 Units / -6.84% ROI).

  • 38-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.55 Units / -15.74% ROI
  • 40-44 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.65 Units / -7.78% ROI
  • 44-40 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.05 Units / 0.05% ROI

Opponents are hitting .251 (52-for-207) against Miles Mikolas with two-strikes this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .166 — first Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a miss rate of just 16% (68/426) against Miles Mikolas this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 27% — third Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 16% (130/824) against Miles Mikolas this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Miles Mikolas has a strikeout rate of just 16% (72 SO in 458 PAs) this season — 5th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — seventh Percentile.

White Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Touki Toussaint has walked 13 of 59 batters (22%) over the last 30 days (4 games) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 0 Percentile.

Touki Toussaint has not allowed a HR in any of his last four starts dating back to August 10th, 2022 — the longest active streak is 9.

Touki Toussaint has a strike rate of just 55% (138/249) over the last 30 days (4 games) — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 64% — 0 Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 37% of Touki Toussaint’s pitches (93/249) over the last 30 days (4 games) — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 48% — 0 Percentile.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Cardinals are just 29-5 (.853) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .949.

The Cardinals are just 26-6 (.812) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .896.

The Cardinals are 25-7 (.781) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 6-33 (.154) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .271.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The White Sox are just 4-14 (.222) after a road win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .497.

The White Sox are just 30-4 (.882) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .949.

The White Sox are just 12-25 (.324) after a win this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .519.

The White Sox are just 29-6 (.829) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .896.

Cardinals hitters have an OPS of .783 (2,146 PA’s) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .723.

Cardinals hitters are slugging .456 against LHP since the 2021 season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

The Cardinals are just 29-5 (.853) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .949.

Cardinals hitters have 322 extra-base hits out of 776 total hits (41%) against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .219 (1,782 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

White Sox has 1,376 quality ABs out of 3,369 total (41% QAB rate) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .292 (2,536 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.

White Sox hitters have an OPS of just .626 (1,053 PA’s) in innings 7-9 this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .705.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 26% against Cardinals pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against White Sox pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

White Sox pitchers have walked 343 of 3,484 batters (10%) this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against White Sox pitchers since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

White Sox pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 47 double plays in 626 opportunities (7%) this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

White Sox vs. Cardinals Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Garrett Crochet (White Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Roman González (White Sox): Shoulder, D60
  • Liam Hendriks (White Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Matthew Foster (White Sox): Forearm, D60
  • Joseph Kelly (White Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Michael Clevinger (White Sox): Biceps, D15
  • Yoán Moncada (White Sox): Back, D10
  • Michael Kopech (White Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Ryan Helsley (Cardinals): Forearm, D15
  • Andrew Knizner (Cardinals): Groin, D10
  • Patrick Naughton (Cardinals): Forearm, D60
  • Jacob Woodford (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Willson Contreras (Cardinals): Tooth, Day-to-Day
  • Drew VerHagen (Cardinals): Hip, D15
  • Adam Wainwright (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Jordan Montgomery (Cardinals): Leg, Day-to-Day
  • Wilking Rodríguez (Cardinals): Shoulder, D60
  • Thomas Edman (Cardinals): Wrist, D10
  • Tyler O’Neill (Cardinals): Back, D60

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