After a disastrous season under Tony LaRussa, the Chicago White Sox have turned to Pedro Grifol to manage their turnaround.
The White Sox didn’t make many signings this offseason, but did find their new left fielder in Andrew Benintendi, who signed for 5 years and $75 million They also got a rotational arm in RHP Mike Clevinger, who signed a 1-year deal, although his status remains up in the air due to off-field issues.
The White Sox went 81-81 in 2022 and finished in 2nd place in the AL Central, 11 games behind the Cleveland Guardians. If Chicago wants to take control of the division, it will need to do so with offense as the Guardians and Twins look to reload in 2023.
Let’s analyze the Chicago White Sox’s World Series odds, along with their projected win total, playoff, division and AL odds as we make our expert MLB picks and predictions.
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Chicago White Sox World Series odds
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Odds: +3000 (bet $100 to win $3000)
At +3000, the Chicago White Sox are tied for 6th in the AL for World Series odds with their division rival Cleveland and 12th overall. They are behind the overall favorite Houston Astros +600, the New York Yankees +750, the Toronto Blue Jays +900, the Seattle Mariners +1500, and the Tampa Bay Rays +2000.
It will be difficult for the White Sox to get to the World Series in such a loaded AL. But if they are able to win the AL Central, they could gain needed momentum, and +3000 are not bad odds. While it isn’t a strong play, it could be a play worth risking a few dollars on.
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Chicago White Sox playoff odds
Will they make the playoffs: Yes +125 | No -150
With such a strong league, it is difficult to see the White Sox making a playoff push in 2023. With Cleveland still ahead of them in the division and 3 AL East teams all looking to make moves, there is not much room for Chicago in the mix.
With Houston all but being given the AL West, the White Sox will also need to compete with a talented Mariners team if it hopes to finally break into the Wild-Card chase in September. The White Sox -150 to miss the playoffs is the only way to play this if you are looking for a small number which still offers excellent value.
Chicago White Sox win total
Over/Under: 83.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
With LaRussa in charge in 2022, the White Sox were able to compile 81 wins. Minimal offseason moves shows the confidence management has in the roster along with new manager Grifol.
Although Kansas City and Detroit look ready to struggle in 2023, the ascension of Minnesota and the continued play of Cleveland could be too much for Chicago to handle if it hopes to raise its level from 2022.
Offense should not be an issue for the White Sox. But if the pitching does not improve, the White Sox will be going down in the standings instead of up. This will be a close call one way or the other, but the Over 83.5 looks to be the way to go for this Chicago team.
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To win AL Central Division
- Cleveland Guardians +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Chicago White Sox +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Minnesota Twins +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Detroit Tigers +2000 (bet $100 to win $2000)
- Kansas City Royals +4000 (bet $100 to win $4000)
This division is closely bunched at the top with not much separation between the favorites. Chicago is squarely in the mix and with the odds being where they are at +170, a small wager is not a bad bet.
To win American League
Odds: +1300 (bet $100 to win $1300)
The White Sox might be a viable bet to win the AL in 2023, but is it worth it to make this wager?
Cleveland looks to be better positioned to win the division. This means Chicago will need to go the Wild-Card route. Philadelphia was able to do in the NL in 2022, but with a loaded AL it will be difficult.
If Clevinger remains on the roster and right-handers Lance Lynn and No. 1 starter Dylan Cease can provide innings, the pitching could match the offense and Chicago has a chance to make the playoffs where anything can happen.
So +1300 is a solid number for this team and a small wager is worth a look heading into the season.
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