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

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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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