White Sox vs. Cubs Free Pick
(The Spread) – The Windy City Showdown continues on Saturday when the Cubs host the White Sox at 4:10PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bodog have made the Cubs –115 money line favorites over their cross-town rivals, who are +108 on the ML. The over/under total for today’s game is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Pitching Matchup: Phillip Humber will take on Matt Garza in today’s pitching matchup. Humber has been solid this season, posting a 7-4 record with a 2.89 ERA, although he is coming off a loss against the Nationals in which he allowed just two runs. Meanwhile, Garza has struggled since coming over from the Rays in the offseason, posting a 4-6 record with a 4.07 ERA.
Public Betting: Of the 9,700-plus wagers on today’s game, 67% of public bettors currently favor the White Sox at +106.
MLB Free Pick: Take the Sox. According to latest MLB trends, the White Sox are 4-1 in their last four road games against the Cubs and 10-3 in their last 13 games overall against their cross-city rivals. The Sox are also 5-1 in Humber’s last six starts and a perfect 4-0 in his last four road starts. The Cubs, meanwhile, are 1-5 in their last six games against the American League Central and 1-10 in their last 11 during Game 2 of a series. They’re also 2-5 in Garza’s last seven starts when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game. There’s major value in the Sox with Humber on the hill today.
SATURDAY MLB FREE PICK: CHICAGO WHITE SOX +106
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