Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago White Sox, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, July 9th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cardinals vs. White Sox
The Cardinals take on the White Sox on Sunday, July 9th 2023 at Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals (37-52) vs. Chicago White Sox (38-53)
- Date: Sunday, July 9th 2023
- Time: 2:10 ET
- Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago
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St. Louis Cardinals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The St. Louis Cardinals come into this road contest vs Chicago with a below .500 record (37-52). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into play, the Cardinals have won half of their 47 road games, sitting at 20-27.
St. Louis' record against the runline stands at 42-47, even though they have been favored in 51 of their 89 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 45-43.
For St. Louis, Steven Matz will look to pick up a win over Chicago, as he has a record of 0-7. Steven Matz will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.02. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at .290. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Steven Matz, who has a WOBA allowed of .346. With a total of 25 walks, Matz has a WHIP of 1.60.
Entering today's action, St. Louis features the 11th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.6 runs per game. Heading into play, the Cardinals are the 8th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .255. So far, St. Louis' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 120 home runs, which ranks 6th. Up to this point, St. Louis has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 5th at .329.
Chicago White Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against St. Louis, the White Sox have a record of just 38-53. This places the team 4th in the AL Central. Chicago has had their problems at home, going just 21-24 at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chicago's record against the runline, while being favored 35 times in 91 games, sits at 45-46. The team has an over/under record of 41-45, with an average betting line of 8.
Chicago pitcher Lucas Giolito gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 6-5. Through 18 appearances, Lucas Giolito has an ERA of 3.50. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .225. So far, Giolito has given up 16 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .300. Giolito's WHIP of 1.17 comes along with a total of 31 walks allowed.
Chicago's offense enters play with the 21st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.2 runs per game. The White Sox's combined batting average currently sits at .238, placing them 16th in the league. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 11th in home runs, with a total of 103 deep shots. Throughout the season, Chicago is ranked 19th in OBP (.297).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cardinals vs. White Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and St. Louis, the White Sox are the betting favorite at -134 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 57.26%. The MLB predictive model has the White Sox picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: White Sox Moneyline -134
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