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Underdog Chicago White Sox Looks to Upset New York Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field

The Chicago White Sox, with the worst record in the MLB, will face off against the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Yankees, in second place in the AL East, are heavily favored in the matchup despite being on the road. Will Warren will start for the Yankees, while Davis Martin will take the mound for the White Sox. The current betting line has the Yankees at -232 to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -232 | White Sox +203
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-145) | White Sox +1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 70%.

New York vs Chicago Stats

New York Yankees

After a strong recovery from their initial series setback, the Yankees secured a 4-1 victory in game two with standout performances from Juan Soto, who hit three home runs and drove in all four runs. Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered an exceptional pitching performance by holding the opposing team to three hits and no runs over seven innings. In the days leading up to the trade deadline, the Yankees made several acquisitions to strengthen their lineup, including Jazz Chisholm Jr., Mark Leiter Jr., Enyel De Los Santos, and Thomas Balboni Jr. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto continue to be pivotal players in the team's offense, with Judge leading in various categories, while Anthony Volpe leads in stolen bases. On the pitching side, Carlos Rodon and Luis Gil have been notable standouts, with Gerrit Cole facing some challenges due to injuries. Despite some uncertainties surrounding rookie Will Warren's upcoming start, the Yankees maintain a power ranking of 8, ranking 2nd in offense and 11th in defense. Their current record stands at 71-50, positioning them well for the division race.

Chicago White Sox Analysis

The Chicago White Sox fell to the New York Yankees by a score of 4-1, with Luis Robert Jr. recording the lone RBI for Chicago. Despite their struggles, Garrett Crochet has been a bright spot on the pitching side with 11 quality starts and leading the team in wins and strikeouts. Davis Martin will take the hill for the White Sox as they look to improve their record. Overall, the White Sox have a power ranking of 30 and rank poorly in both offense and defense. In their last three matchups, New York went 1-2 against Chicago.

White Sox have a shot at victory against struggling Yankees

There is a possibility that the White Sox could secure a win against the Yankees, given certain factors. Martin has a history of success in the majors, particularly in shutting down opposing offenses, whereas Warren has struggled in his limited time at the major league level. The Yankees have recently had a mixed record of 3-4 in their last seven games, with their first game of the series potentially boosting team morale. Moreover, the Yankees' bullpen ERA ranks below the top 20 teams. While the Yankees may seem like the safer choice, the odds may not be favorable. It may be wiser to explore other betting opportunities on Wednesday. However, if you are determined to wager on this game, a possible option could be to bet on the White Sox with a +1.5 spread at +132 odds.

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