The Chicago White Sox will go for their fourth consecutive victory as they play host to the New York Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field. WGN is in line to showcase this AL matchup. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
The Yankees have gone 41-27 SU this year and are 36-31 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 1.1 units for moneyline gamblers and 5.3 units ATS. New York is 3-4 ATS over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The White Sox, on the other hand, are 34-34 SU and 31-36 ATS. The team’s gained 8.6 units for bettors taking the moneyline while earning 7.8 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone under in four of those seven.
Chicago games have a 30-35-2 over/under record so far in 2019. The Yankees have been a decent over bet with a total record of 35-29-3.
The right-handed Chad Green is projected to start for the visiting Yankees. Green (1-2, 8.27 ERA) has recorded 24 strikeouts in 20.2 innings so far. He’s 0-0 with two strikeouts and a 13.50 ERA against Chicago this year.
The White Sox are preparing to start righty Reynaldo Lopez (4-6, 6.21 ERA), who has 72 punchouts and 34 walks to his name, along with a WHIP of 1.61. Lopez has yet to face the Yankees this year, but he made two starts against them in 2018, putting together a 1-0 record with a 1.29 ERA and 12 strikeouts.
Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.0 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starters have a 5.30 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.5 K/9.
The Chicago offense is putting up 4.3 runs per outing, including 4.5 per game over its last 10 games and 5.6 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .275/.342/.491 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that stretch.
The White Sox hitters have been led by third baseman Yoan Moncada and shortstop Tim Anderson. Moncada is slashing .295/.348/.506 with 12 home runs, 39 RBIs and 38 runs scored, while Anderson is batting .319 with 10 homers, 32 RBIs, 35 runs and 15 stolen bases.
In the other dugout, New York’s pitching staff allowed 4.4 runs per game and its starters own a 4.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.79 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 3.97, along with a K/9 of 10.02.
Yankees hitters have slashed .257/.335/.447 on their way to 5.3 runs scored per game this year, including 5.1 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (2-3 SU).
Second baseman DJ LeMahieu and shortstop Gleyber Torres continue to lead New York’s hitters. LeMahieu is slashing .309/.355/.449 with seven home runs, 41 RBIs and 43 runs scored. Torres (.285/.338/.515) is up to 14 homers, 33 RBIs and 37 runs scored.
The Yankees have gained 7.5 units and are 29-22 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has hit in 28 of those games, compared to 21 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the White Sox have netted 3.7 units and are 21-30 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 23 of those games, as opposed to 26 that’ve cashed the under.
Yankees vs. White Sox MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – Yankees, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Both teams have recorded 20 extra-base hits over their last five outings.
- The Yankees have hit 15 home runs in their last 10 games. The White Sox have hit 14 over their last 10.
- The Yankees have an OPS of .781 this season and an OPS of .810 against right-handed pitchers. The White Sox’ OPS stands at .720 overall and .718 against righties.
- New York has posted 22.5 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 25.8 over its last five.
- The White Sox have won five of their last six games SU.
