The rivalry between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs continues as they meet at Wrigley Field on June 5, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:05 pm amidst light rain. Starting on the mound for the White Sox will be Erick Fedde, who has maintained a respectable ERA of 3.115 this season. His counterpart from the Cubs, Jameson Taillon, will come into the game with an even stronger ERA of 2.842.\n\nThis season has been tough for the Whiteco smiles they sit at the bottom of the AL Central Division with a 15-46 record, translating to a 0.25 winning percentage. Although they rank last in their division with a 5-19 record against divisional opponents, their performance has been notably struggling with a current 12-game losing streak. The Cubs, on the other hand, are somewhat better positioned in the NL Central at 6th place with a near-even record of 30-31 and a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 2nd in their division and recently snapped a losing streak with a win, holding at a 17-13 record at home.\n\nAs for betting odds, the game presents interesting dynamics. The Cubs are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under total of 9.0 runs. Bettors looking at moneyline odds will find the Cubs at -185, suggesting stronger confidence in their victory, while the White Sox are at +156, indicating a less favorable outlook but potentially higher reward for risk-takers. This game could either tighten the Cubs’ standings in their division or provide the White Sox an opportunity to disrupt the odds.