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Struggling White Sox Face Blue Jays in American League Showdown: Toronto Favored to Win

On Saturday, June 21, the Chicago White Sox will face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a significant American League matchup. The White Sox, with a record of 24-52, hold the worst record in the AL this season, losing eight of their last nine games. The Blue Jays, with a record of 40-35, currently sit in third place in the AL East, having lost five of their last seven games. Aaron Civale (ERA: 4.67) will start for the White Sox, while Jose Berrios (ERA: 3.81) will take the mound for the Blue Jays. The game is set to begin at 3:07 P.M. EST, with Toronto opening as the betting favorite at -200 and the current line at Toronto -208.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +180 | Blue Jays -208
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (-113) | Blue Jays -1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-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 currently have a record of 24-52 and are in last place in the American League Central Division. They are 23.5 games back of the Tigers for first place. The team holds the worst record in the American League and has struggled on the road with an 8-31 record. Despite this, they recently defeated Toronto 7-1 with strong performances from Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr. Tyler Alexander earned the win in relief. Aaron Civale starts for the White Sox on Saturday with a 1-3 record and a 4.67 ERA in six starts this season. The team's offense ranks last in the MLB with a .222 batting average and third fewest runs scored. They have hit the third fewest home runs this year and have a 3.47 runs per game average. Defensively, they allow an average of 4.47 points per game. The White Sox have a power ranking of 26.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently 40-35 overall this season, sitting in third place in the American League East division. They are three games back of the Yankees for first place. The Blue Jays have a 24-15 home record and have lost five of their last seven games. In their most recent game, they lost 7-1 to the White Sox with Bo Bichette providing the lone RBI. Jose Berrios will be starting for the Blue Jays in their upcoming game against the White Sox. The team has a .255 batting average, ranking seventh best, and they have the 14th best offense, scoring an average of 4.32 runs per game. Defensively, they rank 20th, giving up an average of 4.43 runs per game. Toronto has a power ranking of 8 and Chicago has won two out of the last three matchups against them.

Struggling White Sox Face Blue Jays in Match-Up with Toronto Favored to Win

Both the White Sox and the Blue Jays have been struggling over the past week. Chicago has only won one of their last nine games, while Toronto has lost five of their last seven outings. The White Sox's consistent struggles lead me to believe that the Blue Jays will come out on top in this match-up. Toronto's strong batting, ranking seventh in batting average, and their ability to strike out the fewest times in the league give them the offensive edge needed to secure a win. With a .269 batting average at home, the Blue Jays have the firepower to dominate this game. I recommend taking Toronto to cover in this match.

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