Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago White Sox Prediction 4-20-24 Picks

The Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies meet Saturday 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 one looking to rebound after a 7-0 loss in Friday’s series opener. Going into Friday’s action, 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. Michael Soroka will get the start for the White Sox here and is 0-2 with a 6.98 ERA and 10 strikeouts this season. The White Sox will take on the Twins after this series.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies come into this one looking to build on their win over the White Sox in Friday’s matchup. Entering Friday, 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. Zack Wheeler will get the start here and is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Facts

• The Phillies have won 10 of their last 11 home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Phillies have covered the run line each of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Phillies have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games.
• The Phillies have led after 7 innings in each of their last six games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Phillies have won the first inning in each of their last three games.

Chicago White Sox Team Facts

• The White Sox have lost eight of their last nine games against National League opponents.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five night games against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the White Sox’s last three road games.
• The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents.

White Sox vs. Phillies Prediction

I’m on the over here. I’m starting to run out of personal patience with Soroka, as I know he has ace-level stuff as he had it once when he was spearheading Atlanta’s starting rotation. On the other side, Zack Wheeler is supposed to be the Phillies’ staff ace, but it’s always something. If Wheeler pitches well, the offense doesn’t back him. If the offense shows up, Wheeler gets torched. The White Sox got to Wheeler for four runs in five innings last year, and while Chicago’s banged up, I think they can get some run production going here. Give me the over.