The Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies meet Friday in MLB action from Citizens Bank Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies prediction.
Chicago White Sox Team Preview
The Chicago White Sox come into this game looking to build some momentum after salvaging a split from their double-header against the Royals, dropping game one by a final score of 4-2 before a 2-1 win in the second half of the double dip. Andrew Benintendi, Dominic Fletcher, Gavin Sheets and Andrew Vaughn all have 11 hits with Sheets logging team-highs of 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 9 RBIs while Fletcher and Vaughn each have 3 doubles as well. Paul DeJong also has 11 hits with 4 doubles and 3 home runs while Vaughn has a team-high 19 strikeouts this season. Garrett Crochet will start here and is 1-2 with a 3.57 ERA and 31 strikeouts this season.
Chicago White Sox Team Facts
- The White Sox have lost each of their last nine night games against National League opponents following a win.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against NL East opponents following a home win.
- The White Sox have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four night games at Citizens Bank Park against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last five games.
- The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games against National League opponents.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies come into this game hoping to build on their sweep over Colorado after a 7-6 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Trea Turner leads the Phillies with 25 hits including 6 doubles and 4 stolen bases with a .329 batting average while Kyle Schwarber has a team-high 5 home runs with 25 strikeouts this season. Bryce Harper’s added 4 doubles, 4 home runs and a team-high 11 RBIs while Alec Bohm has 11 RBIs as well and Brandon Marsh also has 4 home runs and 10 RBIs this season. Spencer Turnbull will get the start for the Phillies here and is 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA and 16 strikeouts this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Facts
- The Phillies have won nine of their last 10 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games following a home win.
- The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games.
- The Phillies have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Phillies have led after 7 innings in each of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
White Sox vs. Phillies Prediction
I’m on the Phillies here. I’m a fan of Garrett Crochet, but I worry for him here as he can pitch as well as he wants, but even giving up one or two runs in a start could be enough for the loss with how anemic this White Sox offense can be. Philadelphia’s had inconsistencies as well, and I’m kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop with Spencer Turnbull, but he’s been solid out of the gate and still has the more trustworthy lineup behind him. Give me the Phillies.