The Chicago White Sox (29-39) and Los Angeles Dodgers (38-29) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0
The White Sox suffered a 3rd straight defeat with a 5-1 series-opening loss. Chicago has dropped 4 of its last 5 outings after winning 5 straight from June 2-8.
The Dodgers won for the 3rd time in 5 games Tuesday but have still lost 6 of their last 9 games. Los Angeles trails the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks by 3 games in the NL West.
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White Sox at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Mike Clevinger vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw
Clevinger (3-4, 4.19 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 58 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 2 K in a 3-0 road loss to the New York Yankees Thursday
- Is 1-4 in 9 starts since April 8
Kershaw (8-4, 2.95 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 through 76 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 9 K in a 6-0 road win over the Cincinnati Reds Thursday
- Is 3-3 with 3.99 ERA in 7 starts since the start of May
White Sox at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Dodgers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (+110) | Dodgers -1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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White Sox at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, White Sox 2
Moneyline
Kershaw has a 3.99 ERA since the start of May but is 2-0 with 2 ER over 14 innings across 2 starts in June.
The Dodgers have averaged 5.9 runs per game over their last 7 contests and the White Sox have been held to 2 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 5.
However, betting the Dodgers on the moneyline at -275 isn’t worth the action.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
The Dodgers are 38-29 ATS overall this season, while the White Sox are 34-34 ATS.
The White Sox have failed to cover the spread in 5 straight games,
The Dodgers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5. Generally speaking, when the Dodgers win, it is by multiple runs. Ten of their last 11 wins have been by at least 2 runs and they have only six 1-run wins all season.
BET DODGERS -1.5 (-135).
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Over/Under
The Under is 7-1-1 in the White Sox’s last 9 road games against winning teams and is 4-0 in Clevinger’s last 4 road starts.
As noted, Chicago has been held to 2 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 5 games and Kershaw has only allowed 2 runs in his last 14 innings.
BET UNDER 8 (+100).
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