In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, July 2, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox (28-57, 9-33 Away) lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks and beat the San Francisco Giants before losing the opening game of the series against another NL West side – the Dodgers. In a 6-1 defeat on Tuesday, Lenyn Sosa drove in the lone run for the offense, while Shane Smith took the loss after allowing six runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in 4.2 innings.
This season, the White Sox average 3.42 runs per game (29th in the MLB) on a .222/.295/.344 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the White Sox’s staff has a 4.10 ERA (19th) and 1.40 WHIP (26th). Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with a .226 batting average, ten home runs, and 34 RBI this season.
Sean Burke will take the mound for the White Sox on Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 4-7 record in 14 starts this year with a 4.22 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 81.0 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (54-32, 31-14 Home) are on a six-series winning run after defeating the Padres (twice), Giants, Nationals, Rockies, and Royals. The Dodgers opened the current series against the White Sox with a 6-1 victory last night. Andy Pages and Michael Conforto led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the win after allowing one run on three hits with eight strikeouts and one walk across 7.0 innings of work.
This year, the Dodgers average 5.61 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .263/.338/.460 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.22 ERA (8th) and 1.31 WHIP (20th). Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .294 batting average, 16 home runs, and 57 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Clayton Kershaw, who is 4-0 in eight starts this season, with a 3.03 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 38.2 innings.
Why the Dodgers will cover
- The White Sox have lost each of their last 12 night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have won each of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in six of their last seven night games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in 10 of their last 13 night games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the White Sox’s last eight games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the last four games between the White Sox and Dodgers have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last six night games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (134).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (465).
- The White Sox rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.342).
- The White Sox rank 29th in the league for runs scored this season (288).
Dodgers vs White Sox Prediction
The Dodgers won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five, while in four of those five, the Dodgers covered a -1.5 run line. I am backing the hosts to win and cover again, as they start Clayton Kershaw, who allowed only four runs in his previous four starts and posted a strong 2.28 ERA in June. Sean Burke, on the other hand, is a solid rookie and had some excellent displays this season, but I don’t think he can keep the Dodgers in check.