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Los Angeles Dodgers Favored Over Chicago White Sox in Wednesday Night Matchup at Dodger Stadium

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Chicago White Sox will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in an interleague matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Dodgers are heavily favored with a -295 moneyline, while the total runs are set at 9.5. The starting pitchers will be Sean Burke for the White Sox and Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers. The game is set to begin at 10:10 PM ET. For more information and MLB picks for Wednesday's games, visit our website. The current betting line has the Dodgers at -313.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +260 | Dodgers -313
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+130) | Dodgers -1.5 (-147)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-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 have managed to win two out of their last three series, taking two out of three games from the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Francisco Giants while losing two out of three against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team continues to rely heavily on its pitching staff, with the bullpen performing well with a 2.78 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over the last 10 days. The White Sox rank 18th in the majors in runs allowed per game, allowing an average of 4.37 runs. On offense, Chicago struggles, scoring just 3.42 runs per game and ranking 29th, with a .222/.295/.344 triple-slash. Sean Burke will be pitching at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night, with a 4-7 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP this season. In his last outing, Burke gave up two unearned runs in a win against the Diamondbacks. He has a record of 2-1 in six interleague starts in his career. With a power ranking of 28, the White Sox are ranked 28th in offense, 18th in defense, and have a season record of 28-56.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a successful month of June, going 17-10 and winning six consecutive series. They are currently leading the NL West and tied with the Detroit Tigers for the best record in baseball. The Dodgers have been relying on their strong offense, scoring 5.61 runs per game with a .263/.338/.460 slash line. However, their pitching staff has struggled, allowing 4.55 runs per game. Clayton Kershaw, who has been pitching well this season, will be starting the next game. He aims to continue his success against the Chicago White Sox, against whom he has a 2-1 record with a 2.90 ERA in five career starts. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 10 and excel in offense but struggle defensively. In their previous three matchups against Chicago, the Dodgers have not been able to secure a win.

Clayton Kershaw Shines in Recent Starts, Dodgers Look to Continue Strong Performance Against White Sox

Clayton Kershaw has shown significant improvement in recent starts, including an impressive performance last Thursday against the Rockies. In that game, Kershaw allowed only one run and two hits over six innings, contributing to a 3-1 victory for the Dodgers. Considering the White Sox's recent performance against left-handed pitchers and the Dodgers' success against right-handers, I anticipate another strong showing from Kershaw in the upcoming game. However, the Dodgers bullpen could pose a challenge, but the White Sox's lineup also raises some concerns. Therefore, I believe that the Dodgers have a good chance of winning by the runline.

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