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Dodgers Heavy Favorites to Beat White Sox in Interleague Series Opener at Dodger Stadium on July 1st

The Chicago White Sox will face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in an interleague series opener on July 1st. The Dodgers, reigning World Series champions, are heavy favorites with a moneyline of -320 and a total of 8.5 runs. Last season, the Dodgers swept the White Sox in a three-game series, and the White Sox have struggled in previous matchups against the Dodgers. The game is set to start at 10:10 PM ET with Shane Smith pitching for the White Sox and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. The current line has the Dodgers as -322 favorites. Click to read more about this White Sox vs. Dodgers prediction and other MLB picks for Tuesday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +277 | Dodgers -322
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+135) | Dodgers -1.5 (-156)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 76%.

Chicago vs Los Angeles Stats

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox recently completed a three-game home series against the San Francisco Giants, where they won the last two games after losing the opener. Despite winning two of their last three series, the White Sox are currently far from contention for the bottom wild card spot in the American League. In June, the team went 10-16 with a struggling offense, scoring 88 runs with a .224/.296/.348 triple-slash. The White Sox have been hitting .219/.294/.350 with 10 home runs over the past couple of weeks. Shane Smith, a 25-year-old rookie right-hander, will be starting on Tuesday night with a 3-5 record, a 3.38 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP in 2025. However, Smith has struggled in his last two outings. The White Sox are currently ranked 28th in power rankings, with a 28-56 record, ranking 28th in offense and 18th in defense.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been performing exceptionally well recently, winning six series in a row and only losing five of their last 19 games. They recently took two out of three games against the Royals in Kansas City, solidifying their position as leaders in the NL West. The team is tied with the Tigers for the best record in the MLB after a successful June where they scored 137 runs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be pitching on Tuesday night with a record of 7-6 and a 2.61 ERA this season. Despite some inconsistency, Yamamoto pitched well in his last outing. The Dodgers currently have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked #1 for offense but #23 for defense. Their upcoming game against the Chicago White Sox will be the first time Yamamoto faces them.

Los Angeles Dodgers Favored to Beat Chicago White Sox on the Runline

Despite the unattractive odds, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be the favorable choice to beat the runline against the Chicago White Sox. The Dodgers have demonstrated superior offensive capabilities compared to the White Sox, evident in their .761 OPS and 110 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in the last 10 days. In contrast, the White Sox have only managed a .624 OPS and 78 wRC+ against righties during the same timeframe. Shane Smith is expected to deliver a rebound performance for the White Sox, but facing the Dodgers' potent lineup will present a significant challenge. On the opposing side, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has the opportunity to replicate his impressive performance from last Wednesday, where he excelled against the Rockies. Considering these factors, the Dodgers are poised to secure a victory against the runline.

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