Yankees vs White Sox Prediction 6/17/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs White Sox prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 17th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 44-27 this season after they won game one by a score of 12-2 on Tuesday. New York trailed 1-0 in the first inning, but they scored the next 11 runs to pull away for the blowout win. The Yankees recorded 16 hits in the game and they were led by Bellinger, who went 3-4 with two RBIs. Cole allowed three hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Yarbrough picked up a nine out save. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Blue Jays and all three against the Guardians. 

This season, New York has a 3.30 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 370 runs with a .245 batting average and a .332 on base percentage. Aaron Judge (OUT) has led the Yankees with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 20 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Carlos Rodon, who is 2-2 with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 31.0 innings pitched this season. 

Chicago White Sox Betting Preview

The Chicago White Sox are 38-33 this year after they lost game one by a score of 12-2 last night. Chicago scored one run in the first inning, but only scored once in the last eight innings in the loss. The White Sox recorded four hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Benintendi, who went 1-2 with one home run and one RBI. Martin allowed eight hits and nine earned runs over 3.1 innings for the loss, while Acuna allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Chicago won two out of three against the Dodgers and both games against the Braves.

This season, Chicago has a 4.39 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 335 runs with a .239 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Munetaka Murakami has led the White Sox with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Colson Montgomery has added 17 home runs and 40 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Anthony Kay, who is 6-1 with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 66.1 innings pitched this year.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The White Sox have lost each of their last nine night games against AL East opponents.
• The Yankees have won each of their last eight home games against the White Sox.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL East opponents.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against the White Sox.
• The White Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last nine games at Yankee Stadium.
• The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games.

Why the Chicago White Sox will win

• The White Sox have won each of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Yankees have lost five of their last six games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight home games after playing the previous day.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
• The White Sox have won the first inning in each of their last three games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four home night games.
• The White Sox have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the White Sox’s last seven night games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Yankees’ last five games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the White Sox’s last eight games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six games as favorites against AL Central opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Carlos Rodon has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Carlos Rodon has recorded a win in each of his three previous appearances against the White Sox.
• Trent Grisham has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances.
• Aaron Judge has hit at least one home run in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• Ben Rice ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.617) this season.

Chicago White Sox Player Prop Facts

• Andrew Benintendi has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against the Yankees.
• Andrew Benintendi has hit a home run in each of the White Sox’s last four games as underdogs against AL opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (106).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (62).
• The White Sox rank 4th in the league for home runs this season (97).
• The White Sox rank T26th in the league for doubles this season (97).

Yankees vs White Sox Prediction 

New York was able to get the blow out win on Tuesday to start this series and they have scored 8+ runs in three of their last five. The Yankees are 20-12 at home this year, while the White Sox are 14-21 on the road. Chicago has won three of their last five, but they have allowed 23 runs in their last three games. The White Sox are starting Kay, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Rodon has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. I like both starters in this game, so I am taking the under here.