Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs Predictions & Picks
The Cubs are tipped to return to winning ways in the Crosstown Classic.
They have been solid at home despite those defeats at the end of last week, and they can get after Sox starter Luis Castillo who, despite a strong showing last time out, has given up a bunch of hits and runs in recent outings.
- Chicago Cubs are 9-4 in their last 13 games
- White Sox starter Luis Castillo is 4-9 with a 4.96 ERA this season
- Chicago Cubs are 7-3 in the previous 10 meetings
- The Over cashed in the 3 previous meetings this season
Head To Head
- Chicago Cubs lead the all-time series 81-80
- Chicago White Sox won 9-8 when the two teams last met on May 17
Chicago White Sox Form
Chicago White Sox enter this series on an improved run of form, having responded to a four-game losing skid by winning six of their previous eight games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-06 | at Boston Red Sox | L | 11-12 W/O |
| Aug-07 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L | 2-8 |
| Aug-08 | vs Cleveland Guardians | W | 6-3 |
| Aug-09 | vs Cleveland Guardians | W | 5-3 |
| Aug-11 | vs Cincinnati Reds | L | 4-5 |
| Aug-12 | vs Cincinnati Reds | W | 5-0 |
| Aug-13 | vs Cincinnati Reds | L | 8-9 |
| Aug-14 | at Detroit Tigers | W | 9-5 |
| Aug-15 | at Detroit Tigers | W | 4-3 |
| Aug-16 | at Detroit Tigers | W | 7-5 |
Chicago Cubs Form
Chicago Cubs go into this matchup having won nine of their previous 13 games, but having suffered three defeats in their last four.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-06 | vs Toronto Blue Jays | W | 3-2 W/O |
| Aug-07 | at Kansas City Royals | W | 6-4 |
| Aug-08 | at Kansas City Royals | L | 3-6 |
| Aug-09 | at Kansas City Royals | W | 10-2 |
| Aug-11 | at Washington Nationals | W | 8-6 |
| Aug-12 | at Washington Nationals | W | 12-6 |
| Aug-13 | at Washington Nationals | L | 0-7 |
| Aug-14 | vs St Louis Cardinals | W | 3-0 |
| Aug-15 | vs St Louis Cardinals | L | 4-8 |
| Aug-16 | vs St Louis Cardinals | L | 4-11 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | Chicago White Sox | 4-9 | 4.96 | 101 | 110.2 |
| Shota Imanaga | Chicago Cubs | 8-9 | 3.74 | 130 | 137.1 |