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Toronto Blue Jays Look to Continue Domination Against Struggling White Sox in AL Matchup

On July 7, the Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the struggling Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field in an American League matchup. The Blue Jays, holding the top spot in the AL East with a 52-38 record, are looking to continue their strong performance against the struggling White Sox, who are sitting at the bottom of the AL Central with a 30-60 record. Jose Berrios will be starting as pitcher for the Blue Jays, while Sean Burke will be starting for the White Sox. Toronto is the favorite in this matchup with a -186 opening line that has not moved. Be sure to check out our prediction for Monday's game and follow David Delano's successful MLB predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -186 | White Sox +159
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (-110) | White Sox +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 65%.

Toronto vs Chicago Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays currently lead the AL East with a 52-38 record, including a 20-22 record away from Rogers Centre. Their offense is balanced and consistent, ranking fourth in batting average (.258) and 12th in runs per game (4.58). George Springer leads the team with 16 home runs and an OPS of .886, while Ernie Clement has quietly posted a team-best .297 average. Despite ranking 17th in home runs, the Jays generate offense through timely hitting and strong situational play.

On the pitching side, the rotation has shown flashes of promise, with José Berríos anchoring the staff with a 3.65 ERA. Toronto ranks first in strikeouts per game (6.72) and has recorded 29 quality starts so far this season. Defensively, the Blue Jays are relatively clean, ranking 12th in fewest errors with 43.

With a power ranking of 15, Toronto is ranked 12th in offense, scoring an average of 4.60 runs per game, and 21st in defense, allowing an average of 4.47 runs against them per game. With a 51-38 record, the Blue Jays need to continue stacking wins as the Yankees and Rays pose a threat in the competitive AL East. They have a prime opportunity to capitalize on a struggling White Sox squad.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox are currently struggling with the second-worst record in the American League, showing disappointing performance in both offense and defense. Offensively, they rank last in batting average, OPS, and 28th in runs per game. Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi lead with 10 home runs and 34 RBI each. The pitching has been slightly better, but still below league average, with Sean Burke entering with a 4.30 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. The White Sox have 26 quality starts but struggle with control and command, ranking low in WHIP and strikeouts per nine innings. Defensively, they rank poorly in errors and have a 19-24 home record. Overall, they have lost eight of their last ten games and are hard to trust in matchups against playoff-contending teams like Toronto. The White Sox have a power ranking of 29 and rank 28th in offense and 20th in defense, with a 30-59 overall record. Toronto has recently won 2 out of the last 3 matchups against Chicago.

Toronto Blue Jays poised for success on the run line in upcoming road game against struggling opponent

The Toronto Blue Jays have demonstrated strong performance on the run line in a majority of their road games this season, having covered the run line in 26 out of 42 matchups. The upcoming game presents a favorable opportunity for the Blue Jays, particularly with the consistent performance of pitcher José Berríos, who boasts a commendable 3.02 ERA on the road and a 2.75 ERA in night games. Conversely, Sean Burke has displayed inconsistency in his performance and will be facing a formidable Blue Jays offense known for wearing down pitchers. With Toronto currently on an eight-game winning streak and showcasing superior offensive production, it is advisable to support the Blue Jays to secure a victory by a margin of at least two runs in this game.

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