Chicago White Sox vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago White Sox will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of their interleague matchup on Saturday. Chicago (3-15) is coming off a series loss to the
Game outlook
The Chicago White Sox will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of their interleague matchup on Saturday. Chicago (3-15) is coming off a series loss to the Royals, while Philadelphia (11-8) just swept the Rockies. Michael Soroka (6.98 ERA) will pitch for the White Sox, and Zach Wheeler (3.00 ERA) will take the mound for the Phillies. The game is set to start at 6:05 EST at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with the Phillies being the betting favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: White Sox +243 | Phillies -285
Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+109) | Phillies -1.5 (-128)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 74%.
Chicago White Sox
The White Sox currently hold the least amount of wins in the majors, only securing three wins out of 18 games this season. Gavin Sheets played a crucial role in their recent win against the Royals with a solo home run. Sheets leads the team in RBIs with nine and is tied for the lead in home runs with three. Despite a strong performance from Sheets, other key players like Paul DeJong, Andrew Vaughn, and Andrew Benintendi have struggled at the plate. Starting pitcher Michael Soroka has an 0-2 record with an ERA of 6.98, consistently giving up multiple earned runs in each start. Third baseman Yoan Moncada is on the 60-day IL, further impacting the team's performance. Chicago is currently ranked 30th in offense and 27th in defense, with a record of 3-16 for the season.