Excellent MLB matchups are coming soon for betting in Tennessee. In Illinois, an exhilarating clash is set to take place as the Chicago Cubs (49-51) and the Chicago White Sox (41-61) face off in the finale of their captivating two-game series. Can the White Sox bounce back at home?
When: Game 2 on July 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Cubs Preview
The Cubs are currently on a four game winning streak as they look to close out game two on the road of this series. In all of their victories during this run, they have scored at least four runs or more. Marcus Stroman takes the mound and is 10-7 with an ERA of 3.09 and WHIP of 1.14.
They have some respectable stats on offense. Their batting average of .253 is good and they allow their opponents to bat at .244. This is a positive difference, indicating they typically have more scoring chances.
Their on-base percentage is good at .330. They make solid attempts at scoring with an ERA of 4.11, which is already better than the White Sox.
The Cubs are third in the NL Central and are six games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. They are 7-3 over their last 10 games and are 22-25 on the road.
Chicago White Sox Preview
The White Sox are 1-4 in their last five performances, while currently being on a four game losing skid. They were down 5-0 at the bottom of the fifth inning, so they were already a decent amount behind in game one. Lance Lynn is expected to be on the mound but is 6-9 (6.18 ERA, 1.44 WHIP).
Their batting averages are a little concerning in comparison to the Cubs, as they put up .238 and allow .242. If they cannot have a good day at the plate, their pitching is likely not going to save them.
They appear to be weaker at getting on base, with an average of .295. Their ERA is also a little lacking, coming in at 4.60 and shows they have issuers at times with scoring opportunities.
The White Sox are fourth in the AL Central and are 12.5 games back from the Minnesota Twins, meaning they have some work to do to catch them. They have gone 3-7 over their last 10 games and are 21-36 at home.
Betting Odds
ZenSports Tennessee sportsbook allows you to bet in Tennessee on this matchup. The following odds show that the Cubs are slightly favored to win game two.
Chicago White Sox: -106
Run Line +1.5 (-155)
Chicago Cubs: -114
Run Line -1.5 (+135)
Totals: Over 8.5 (-120), Under 8.5 (+100)
Looking at their offense, the Cubs have landed a total of 27 more hits and scored 60 more runs than the White Sox. For home runs, the Cubs surprisingly only have slammed one more and it was on display in game one.
Photographer: Kamil Krzaczynski – Image Courtesy of USA Today Network
