Chicago White Sox defeat St. Louis Cardinals 6-5: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5

Chicago White Sox defeated St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Saturday at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals covered the +1.5 spread despite the loss, and the game went over the 8.5 total with 11 combined runs.

Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals final score and game recap

The White Sox built their lead methodically. St. Louis scored three runs in the second inning and one in the fourth before Chicago answered with one in the fourth. The White Sox added three more in the fifth to tie the game at 4-4. St. Louis took a 5-4 lead with a solo run in the eighth, but Chicago sealed the win with two runs in the ninth.

Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals?

St. Louis covered the +1.5 spread. AiQ's pick of Cardinals +1.5 at 58% confidence graded as a win.

Did Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals go over or under the total?

The game went over the 8.5 total, finishing with 11 combined runs. AiQ's pick of Over 8.5 at 62% confidence won.

How did AiQ's Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals predictions do?

AiQ finished 2-1 across graded picks:

Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals odds: sportsbook value and line movement

AiQ's moneyline expectation was calibrated at 50% implied probability, matching the market's 50% after vig removal.

Chicago White Sox are 75-71 overall, 43-31 at home and 32-40 on the road. They are 69-37 against the spread in 106 games with a recorded closing spread and went over in 59 games and finished under in 46 games in 107 total-line games. Their last five results: W, L, L, L, L.

St. Louis Cardinals are 73-75 overall, 35-38 at home and 38-37 away. They are 61-49 against the spread in 110 games with a closing spread and went over in 46 games and finished under in 59 games in 110 total-line games. Their last five results: L, W, L, L, L.

What's next for Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals?

Chicago White Sox host Detroit Tigers on Thursday, September 17. St. Louis Cardinals host Washington Nationals on Friday, September 18.