In this article, we will formulate a White Sox vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Monday, July 7th at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
The Chicago White Sox are 30-60 this season after they won two out of three against Colorado by scores of 3-2, 10-3, and 4-6. In their game three loss, Chicago led 4-2 in the fifth inning, but they didn’t score in the final four innings. The White Sox recorded seven hits in the game, and they were led by Tauchman, Meidroth, Benintendi, and Montgomery, who all had one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Smith, who allowed five hits and five earned runs over 4.1 innings for the loss, while Altavilla allowed one earned run in relief.
Prior to that series, the White Sox lost all three games against the Dodgers, but did win two out of three against the Giants before that. Chicago has lost four of their last six games, and they are currently last in the AL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 4.10 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .253 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 311 runs with a .222 batting average and a .296 on-base percentage this season. Miguel Vargas has led Chicago with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi has also added 10 home runs and 34 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Sean Burke, who is 4-7 with a 4.03 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 87.0 innings pitched this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 52-38 this year after they won all three games against the Angels by scores of 4-3, 4-3, and 3-2. In their game three win, Toronto blew a 2-1 lead in the middle innings, but they scored the winning run in the sixth to get the victory. The Blue Jays recorded eight hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Bichette, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI in the win. Toronto started Gausman, who allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings, while Burr picked up the win and Hoffman got the save.
Prior to that series, the Blue Jays swept the Yankees in four games and won two out of three against the Red Sox. Toronto has won eight games in a row, and they are currently first in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.19 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 412 runs with a .258 batting average and a .329 on-base percentage this season. Bo Bichette has led Toronto with 12 home runs and 51 RBIs, while George Springer has added 16 home runs and 53 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Jose Berrios, who is 4-3 with a 3.64 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 106.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Blue Jays will beat the White Sox
- The Blue Jays have won each of their last eight games.
- The White Sox have lost each of their last eight night games against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
- The White Sox have failed to cover the run line each of their last six Monday games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the White Sox’s last seven games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last six games as road favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games at Rate Field.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the White Sox’s last 11 night games.
Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last two night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Luis Robert has recorded a hit in each of his last seven home appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Jose Berrios has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 13 night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jose Berrios has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Anthony Santander has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances with his team as a road favorite against the White Sox.
White Sox vs Blue Jays Prediction
Toronto comes into this series looking for their ninth win in a row, as they are the hottest team in the MLB right now. The Blue Jays are 20-22 on the road this season, while the White Sox are 19-24 at home. Chicago did just win a series over the weekend, but that came against the lowly Rockies. The White Sox are starting Burke, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three straight outings. The Jays are starting Berrios, who has allowed zero earned runs in two of his last three starts, but has allowed six earned runs in two of his last four. I don’t like how inconsistent Berrios has been on the mound, but I am not going against this Toronto team right now. Take the Blue Jays -1.5 here.