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Cardinals Favored to Win Against White Sox in Midwest Battle at Busch Stadium

The Chicago White Sox are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their Midwest battle on Saturday afternoon. The White Sox are coming off a recent sweep at home by the Twins, while the Cardinals dropped two of three against the Tigers. Starting pitchers Erick Fedde and Lance Lynn will take the mound for their respective teams. The game is scheduled for 2:15 EST at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, with the Cardinals favored to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +150 | Cardinals -180
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-145) | Cardinals -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 64%.

Chicago vs St. Louis Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have been struggling in their recent series, with three out of the last four resulting in sweeps against them. The team has faced losses against the Twins and the Phillies but managed to secure a win against the Tampa Bay Rays at home. In their most recent game against the Twins, they couldn't overcome a deficit created by giving up four 9th inning runs.

The White Sox lack a clear top power hitter, with five players tied for the team lead in home runs. Left fielder Andrew Benintendi leads the team in RBIs with 13 and is batting .200. Gavin Sheets leads the team in batting average at .276 and has added 11 RBIs. First baseman Andrew Vaughn has 21 hits but is batting .193 with no home runs.

Starting pitcher Erick Fedde, with a 2-0 record, has 39 strikeouts, nine walks, and six home runs allowed this season. Despite his performance, the team is 2-4 in his starts. Chicago is currently ranked 30th in offense, scoring an average of 2.80 runs per game, 27th in defense allowing an average of 5.43 runs per game, and has a record of 6-25 this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals recently moved out of last place in the NL Central, but are still trailing the division-leading Brewers by 5.5 games. They lost their last series to the Detroit Tigers, with catcher Willson Contreras leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Brendan Donovan leads the team in RBIs, while Nolan Arenado has the most hits. Shortstop Masyn Winn has the best batting average and is a threat to steal bases. Pitcher Lance Lynn has a 1-0 record and 29 strikeouts in his last five starts. The team has a power ranking of 25 and is ranked 26th in offense, scoring an average of 3.60 runs per game. They are ranked 21st in defense, giving up an average of 4.50 runs per game, and have an overall record of 14-17. In their last three matchups, the Chicago Cubs won two out of three games against the Cardinals.

Expert Analysis: Favorable Matchup Points to White Sox Victory

In this particular instance, it is advisable to consider siding with the White Sox. The team is expected to have a more successful season than a 6-156 record, especially when strategic matchups present favorable opportunities for moneyline bets. The White Sox have the advantage of having a superior pitcher for this game, while the Cardinals have shown a decline in performance compared to previous years. With Erick Fedde starting for Chicago, his statistics overshadow those of his opponent, Lance Lynn, in various categories such as ERA, wins, strikeouts, hits, and walks. Fedde has displayed strong performances in recent games, with notable strikeouts against Tampa and Minnesota. The Cardinals' offensive capabilities are lacking, ranking 28th in run production. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the White Sox on the moneyline for this match.

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