Chicago White Sox vs
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Blue Jays Favored to Win Series Conclusion Against White Sox After Splitting First Two Games.

The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays will conclude their three-game series in the American League on Sunday, with each team recording a win in the first two games. Adrian Houser will start for the White Sox, who won Friday's game 7-1, while Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Blue Jays, who won Saturday's game by the same score. This will be the first series between these teams this season. Toronto is favored to win, opening at -200 and currently sitting at -220. The game is set to start at 1:35 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +180 | Blue Jays -220
• 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 69%.

Chicago vs Toronto Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox currently hold a record of 24-52 this season, making them the worst team in the AL. Despite not being the worst team in baseball overall, they are trailing closely behind the Rockies. In their last ten games, they have lost nine, with their most recent loss being a 7-1 defeat to Toronto where they only managed two hits. Miguel Vargas, Andrew Benintendi, and Luis Robert Jr. are leading the team in home runs and RBIs, but the team is struggling with hitting, as evidenced by their low offensive ranking. Adrian Houser will be making his sixth start of the season, had a 2-2 record, and has a 2.15 ERA. With a power ranking of 26, the Chicago White Sox are ranked 28 in offense and 21 in defense.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of a competitive AL East division race heading towards the All-Star Break, with only five games separating first and fourth place. Currently, the Blue Jays are in the middle of the pack, 3.5 games behind the division-leading Yankees and 1.5 games behind the Rays in second. Their standout player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., hit a home run in their recent victory over the White Sox. Guerrero leads the team with 10 home runs and 39 RBIs, batting .281. Bo Bichette also hit his 11th home run of the season in the same game, leading the team in that category with 46 RBIs and a .277 batting average. George Springer has contributed 10 home runs from the DH spot. Chris Bassitt, the 36-year-old right-hander, has a 7-3 record and a 3.75 ERA, with the team winning each of his last four starts. Overall, the Blue Jays have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked #14 for offense, averaging 4.32 runs per game, and #20 for defense, giving up an average of 4.43 runs per game. They have a 40-35 record and recently went 2-1 in their last three matchups against the Chicago White Sox.

Blue Jays Expected to Continue Dominance Against White Sox

The outcome of laying the extra run on the runline has not impacted the results of this series thus far, as both teams have secured victories by six runs in the past two days. Toronto is set to have Bassitt as their starting pitcher, who has demonstrated commendable performance by contributing to wins in his last four starts. Conversely, Chicago's chances of securing another victory in this series appear slim. Bassitt's recent victories over notable teams such as Arizona, Philadelphia, and St. Louis further solidify his capabilities on the mound. Facing a Chicago team with lower overall talent, Bassitt is anticipated to effectively navigate through their lineup. Considering the White Sox have only managed to win one out of their last ten games, the likelihood of them winning this series on the road is unfavorable. As such, it is advisable to place your bet on the Blue Jays emerging victorious in this matchup.

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