The Chicago White Sox (27-35) and New York Yankees (36-26) meet for a doubleheader Thursday as they wrap up a truncated 3-game series. First pitch for Game 1 from Yankee Stadium is set for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: White Sox lead 1-0
The Wednesday night game between the White Sox and Yankees was postponed due to the air quality in New York City because of Canadian wildfires. N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul called the worsening air quality “an emergency crisis.” Game 2 of the doubleheader will be the makeup for Wednesday’s game.
The White Sox won their 4th straight game on Tuesday night, 3-2 against the Yankees in the Bronx. Chicago has held their opponents to a total of 5 runs in the current win streak. They are in 4th place, just 4 games back of the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins.
New York returned home to the Bronx after going 4-2 on their 6-game road trip to Seattle and Los Angeles. They sit in 3rd place, 8 games back of the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.
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White Sox at Yankees starters
RHP Lance Lynn vs. RHP Luis Severino
Lynn (4-6, 6.55 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.51 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 67 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 8 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in a 12-5 home loss May 31 vs. the Los Angeles Angels
- Career vs. Yankees: 2-2, 4.20 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 29 K in 5 starts
Severino (0-1, 5.28 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 12.8 K/9 in 12 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 2 K in a 8-4 road loss at Los Angeles Dodgers Friday
- Career vs. White Sox: 2-2, 3.35 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 39 K in 6 starts
White Sox at Yankees odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Yankees -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-140) | Yankees -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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White Sox at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
White Sox 8, Yankees 6
Moneyline
BET WHITE SOX (+145)
I do not love Lynn’s form coming into this matchup, but Severino has not looked sharp since returning in late May. Lance’s ERA is more than 2 points lower on the road (5.50) than at home (7.64). I’m going to ride this White Sox winning streak on the moneyline.
Run line/Against the spread
AVOID.
No need to put down nearly 1 1/2 units on Chicago with plus-money on the moneyline.
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Over/Under
PASS.
I’m avoiding the bet, but would lean to the Over because I know both of these pitchers are more than capable of putting together ace-like performances despite their collective ERAs.
Severino went 6 2/3 IP in his lone home start this season, allowing just 1 ER against the San Diego Padres on May 27.
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