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Struggling Chicago White Sox Face Tough Challenge Against Hot Toronto Blue Jays

The Chicago White Sox are set to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of a three-game series on the road. Chicago is currently on a six-game losing streak and sits in last place in the AL Central, trailing the division leader by 23 ½ games. Toronto, on the other hand, has won two straight and is 2 games behind the AL East leader. Both teams will be missing key players, with Chicago without 10 pitchers and Toronto without 9 pitchers and several position players. The Blue Jays are favored to win the game, with a betting line opening at -200. Starting pitchers for the game will be Davis Martin for the White Sox and TBA for the Blue Jays. For a more detailed prediction and free MLB picks, readers are encouraged to read the full article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +180 | Blue Jays -213
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-115) | Blue Jays -1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 68%.

Chicago vs Toronto Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom in most major statistical categories such as runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and batting average. Miguel Vargas leads the team in home runs, RBI, and hits. On the pitching side, Chicago ranks in the bottom half in Quality Starts, ERA, batting average against, and WHIP. Shane Smith leads the team in wins and strikeouts. The team will hand the ball to Davis Martin in their upcoming game. Overall, the White Sox are ranked 28th in offense and 20th in defense with a current record of 23-50.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays currently rank fifth in batting average at .256, seventh in on-base percentage at .325, and 12th in slugging percentage at .400. They are also 16th in runs scored with 315. George Springer and Bo Bichette lead Toronto with 10 home runs each, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded 9. Bichette leads in RBI with 44, followed by Guerrero Jr. with 37. Toronto has hit 128 doubles, three triples, and 74 home runs for a total of 205 extra base hits in 73 games. On the mound, Toronto ranks 13th in batting average against at .239, 14th in WHIP at 1.24, and 22nd in ERA at 4.17. Chris Bassitt leads in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. The team has not yet announced its starting pitcher for the upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox. Overall, the Blue Jays hold a power ranking of 8 and have a record of 40-33. Chicago has recently won all three matchups against Toronto.

Struggling Chicago White Sox Face Tough Challenge Against Hot Toronto Blue Jays

The Chicago White Sox have struggled recently, losing six consecutive games leading up to their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday and their upcoming game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The team ranks 28th or lower in four hitting categories and 21st or lower in four pitching categories. In contrast, Toronto boasts impressive offensive statistics, ranking 5th in batting average, 7th in on-base percentage, and 12th in slugging percentage. On the defensive side, the Blue Jays have performed well, ranking 13th in batting average against and 14th in WHIP. Toronto has been on a hot streak, winning 14 of their last 19 games, with 11 of those wins coming at home. Chicago's starting pitcher, Davis Martin, has struggled in his last three starts, allowing 17 hits and 10 runs in 18 innings pitched. The White Sox have lost four of Martin's last five starts and 9 of their last 11 games overall.

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