White Sox vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 5

FILE - Chicago Cubs' Cody Bellinger watches his home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, July 7, 2023, in New York. There are still some premium free agents available for Major League Baseball teams as the calendar nears March. Two-time Cy Young Winner Blake Snell, six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez and former MVP Cody Bellinger are among the players who haven't found a home. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
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  • The Cubs are -175 favorites vs the White Sox
  • White Sox vs Cubs Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Chicago White Sox (+145) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-175) on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago, IL.

This season, the White Sox are 15-46 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 30-31 ATS.

White Sox vs Cubs Starting Pitchers Today:

  • White Sox starting pitcher: Erick Fedde 4-1, 3.12 ERA
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Jameson Taillon 3-2, 2.84 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
White Sox+1.5 -130O 9 -105+145
Cubs -1.5 +105U 9 -115-175

White Sox vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 57.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best White Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Paul DeJong has hit the Home Runs Over in 5 of his last 12 away games (+24.30 Units / 203% ROI)
  • Paul DeJong has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+7.35 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Corey Julks has hit the Hits Over in his last 7 away games (+7.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Paul DeJong has hit the Singles Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Corey Julks has hit the Total Bases Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+6.65 Units / 77% ROI)

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

Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Under in 27 of his last 49 games (+16.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Total Bases Under in 31 of his last 49 games (+13.45 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games (+12.20 Units / 136% ROI)
  • Michael Busch has hit the Singles Under in 14 of his last 16 games at home (+10.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Christopher Morel has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.65 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 27 away games (+9.15 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 7 away games (+5.10 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+3.75 Units / 62% ROI)
  • The Chicago White Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+8.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 games at home (+2.90 Units / 7% ROI)

White Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the White Sox are 25-36 against the Run Line (-15.4 Units / -21.23% ROI).

  • 15-46 when betting on the Moneyline for -24.95 Units / -40.94% ROI
  • 28-29 when betting on the total runs Over for -4 Units / -6.02% ROI
  • 29-28 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.45 Units / -2.21% ROI

Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Cubs are 30-31 against the Run Line (-8.05 Units / -9.42% ROI).

  • 30-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.85 Units / -1.13% ROI
  • 28-31 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.25 Units / -9.27% ROI
  • 31-28 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.3 Units / 0.45% ROI

Cubs vs White Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +300 0.5 -400
Luis Robert (CWS) 0.5 +300 0.5 -375
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Paul DeJong (CWS) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550

Cubs vs White Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nicky Lopez (CWS) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Andrew Vaughn (CWS) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Gavin Sheets (CWS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Luis Robert (CWS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Cubs vs White Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christopher Morel (CHC) 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Cody Bellinger (CHC) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Luis Robert (CWS) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Ian Happ (CHC) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Cubs vs White Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Erick Fedde (CWS) 4.5 -160 4.5 +120
Jameson Taillon (CHC) 4.5 -125 4.5 -105

Opponents are hitting .424 (14-for-33) against Erick Fedde on low fastballs this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .256 — third Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 65% (20/31) against Erick Fedde — tied for 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Erick Fedde has a strikeout rate of just 18% (15 SO in 82 PAs) on low non-fastballs this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 34% — fifth Percentile.

Erick Fedde has a strike rate of just 49% (202/413) when ahead in the count this season — 2nd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 61% — second Percentile.

Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting .320 (8-for-25) against Jameson Taillon with two-strikes — 2nd highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .156 — second Percentile.

Jameson Taillon has walked 12 of 424 right-handed batters (3%) since last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 88 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 98th Percentile.

Jameson Taillon has a first-pitch strike rate of 70% (592/843) since last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 88 total IP; League Avg: 62% — 100th Percentile.

Jameson Taillon has a strike rate of 70% (1,075/1,528) against right-handed batters since last season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 88 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 97th Percentile.

White Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

The White Sox are just 9-26 (.257) after a road win since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .486.

The White Sox are just 56-22 (.718) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .855.

The White Sox are just 64-9 (.877) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .947.

The White Sox are just 60-46 (.566) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .730.

Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the White Sox

The Cubs are just 16-31 (.340) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .423.

The Cubs are just 42-42 (.500) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .586.

The Cubs are 27-24 (.529) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .426.

The Cubs are just 5-166 (.029) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The White Sox have a winning percentage of just 17% on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .217 (4,297 PA’s) with two-strikes since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

White Sox hitters have an OPS of just .458 (4,297 PA’s) with two-strikes since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .518.

White Sox hitters have an OBP of just .287 (8,160 PA’s) since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .318.

The Cubs are batting .292 in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .238.

Cubs hitters are slugging just .366 against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .418.

The Cubs are batting just .205 with two outs this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .230.

Cubs hitters have an OBP of .349 (957 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .329.

White Sox pitchers have walked 61 of 488 batters (12%) over the last 14 days — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The White Sox have won just 12% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

The White Sox have won just 9% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 33%.

White Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.67 (249.0 IP) on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.02.

Cubs pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 30 double plays in 448 opportunities (7%) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Cubs pitchers have walked 52 of 544 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Cubs pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.4 MPH since last season (5,564 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% with runners in scoring position this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

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

  • Patrick Wisdom (Chicago Cubs): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Justin Steele (Chicago Cubs): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Brennen Davis (Chicago Cubs): Undisclosed, Out
  • Tyler Duffey (Chicago Cubs): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Jameson Taillon (Chicago Cubs): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Caleb Kilian (Chicago Cubs): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Eloy Jimenez (Chicago White Sox): Thigh, Day-To-Day
  • Yasmani Grandal (Chicago White Sox): Foot, 10-Day IL
  • Matt Foster (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jake Eder (Chicago White Sox): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Jesse Scholtens (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Shane Drohan (Chicago White Sox): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Liam Hendriks (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Jimmy Lambert (Chicago White Sox): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Edgar Navarro (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, Out
  • Davis Martin (Chicago White Sox): Elbow, Out
  • Max Stassi (Chicago White Sox): Hip, 10-Day IL

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