Enjoy your Fourth of July by tuning into a matchup of two MLB teams fighting to get into playoff position as the Toronto Blue Jays (45-40) take on the Chicago White Sox (37-49).
As you analyze the Blue Jays vs White Sox odds, read further to get an in-depth look at the odds, picks, and predictions.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Odds
Moneyline: Taking a look at the Blue Jays vs White Sox odds, the Blue Jays are the favorites to take Tuesday’s opener despite playing on the road. They are -119 to win on the moneyline, while Chicago’s moneyline sits at +109.
Spread: The spread features the Chicago White Sox at +1.5 with odds of -150. As favorites, the Toronto Blue Jays’ spread is set at -1.5 with odds of +130.
Over/Under: In terms of the over/under for total runs, it has been set at nine. The over-nine odds have been set at +100, and the under odds have been set at -120.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Information
Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox
Location of the game: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL.
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 4. 8:10 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Betting Preview
When looking at their recent MLB schedule, the Blue Jays have gone just 5-5 in their last 10 games. On the road, they are just 22-22, and they were swept by the Boston Red Sox in their last series.
The White Sox have not been any better as of late. In their last 10 MLB games, they are also 5-5, and they are exactly .500 (20-20) when playing at Guaranteed Rate Field. Chicago lost their series against the A’s over the weekend, but they did salvage Sunday’s finale.
Chasing the Leaders
Looking at the MLB standings, both the White Sox and Blue Jays sit fourth in their respective divisions. Chicago is currently six games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central. In terms of the Toronto Blue Jays standings, they sit 11 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.
The Blue Jays rank ninth in scoring defense out of all MLB teams, allowing just 4.24 runs per game to opponents (4.73 on the road). The White Sox rank 24th, allowing 4.88 runs per game.
Offensively, the Blue Jays rank 17th overall in scoring, averaging 4.46 runs per game. The White Sox rank 22nd, averaging 4.21 runs.
Starting Pitchers
Before making any MLB picks, it is always important to take a look at the day’s starting pitchers.
Veteran Bassit Hopes To Help End Losing Streak
Having lost three games in a row, the Blue Jays will turn to veteran righty Chris Bassitt to try to take Tuesday’s opener. In 17 MLB games this season, he is 8-5 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and he has 93 strikeouts in 99.2 innings of work.
Bassitt is coming off of a really strong performance in his last outing. He pitched six scoreless innings over the San Francisco Giants and struck out 12 to pick up the win.
Giolito Hopes To Get The White Sox Back In The Win Column
Sitting just six games out of first place, the Chicago White Sox are hoping to get on a winning streak heading into the All-Star break. Manager Pedro Grifol will hope to move over .500 at home by sending righty Lucas Giolito to the bump Tuesday.
Examining his MLB stats, Giolito is 6-5 in 17 games this season with a 3.53 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and he has 108 strikeouts in 99.1 innings.
In Giolito’s last three starts, he has given up seven earned runs over a combined 18 innings. He has allowed 17 hits and struck out 24 in that span.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Picks and Predictions
When evaluating the Blue Jays vs White Sox odds, it is important to look at the trends. The Blue Jays are 2-4 in their last six games overall, but they are 4-1 in their last five MLB games against the White Sox.
In Chicago White Sox news, they are 5-2 in their last seven games against AL East teams and the over has hit in their last five games overall.
In deciphering the MLB odds, this truly seems like a game that could go either way. While neither of these pitchers are elite, both of them are capable enough to hold the opposition in check when they are on top of their game. For that reason, the best play might be to take the White Sox at +1.5 on the spread (-150).
Looking at the over/under, there is a good chance that at least one of these pitchers will find a groove, meaning getting to the nine runs might be a challenge. Take the under-nine runs (-120).
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