The Chicago White Sox (7-16) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (14-9) Tuesday. First pitch at Rogers Centre is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the White Sox vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0; they won series 4-2 in 2022
The White Sox are on a 5-game slide, and Chicago has scored a total of just 6 runs in the last 3 outings. While the pitching hasn’t been bad, allowing 5 or fewer runs in 5 of the last 6 games, Chicago has won just once in the last 8 contests since April 15. The Under is 4-1-1 in the previous 6 outings.
The Blue Jays picked up the 5-2 win in the series opener, as Toronto had 3 extra-base hits, including a HR by Cavan Biggio. Biggio also drove in 3 runs, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. provided the speed with 2 stolen bases.
Toronto is looking for its 1st 3-game win streak since April 9-12. The Jays have allowed just 7 runs in the last 4 games, with the Under going 4-0 during the span, and 5-0-1 across the last 6 games overall.
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White Sox at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Mike Clevinger vs. RHP Jose Berrios
Clevinger (2-1, 3.26 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 19 1/3 IP.
- Is looking to bounce back after shortest outing of the season, allowing 3 ER, 6 H and 2 HR in just 3 IP in a loss to the Philadelphia Phillies
- Hadn’t allowed a HR in his 1st 3 starts across 16 1/3 IP until his outing Wednesday
Berrios (1-3, 6.23 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP.
- Posted his 1st quality start last time out in Houston, allowing 2 ER, 3 H and 1 BB across 7 IP in a hard-luck loss Wednesday
- Has allowed just 1 HR in 21 2/3 IP, while posting 5 or more K in 3 of his 4 outings
White Sox at Blue Jays odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): White Sox +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Blue Jays -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): White Sox +1.5 (-115) | Blue Jays -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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White Sox at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 5, White Sox 3
Moneyline
The Blue Jays (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too steep for a singular wager.
While the White Sox (+165) have been horrific lately, dropping 5 in a row, and 7 of the past 8 games, you can’t take Toronto at such a heavy price.
AVOID, and look to the run line instead.
Run line/Against the spread
The BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-105) is a better play on the run line. Toronto covered in the series opener, and Toronto is 3-1 in the last 4 games as a favorite on the run line, and it is 7-3 in the last 10 as a favorite laying the runs.
The White Sox +1.5 (-115) have not only lost 5 in a row, and 7 of the last 8 games overall, Chicago is 2-4 in the last 6 on the run line as an underdog.
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Over/Under
UNDER 9 (+100) is a solid play at even-money.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 games overall for the White Sox, while going 5-0-1 in the last 6 games for the Blue Jays.
The Under is also 5-1-2 in the previous 8 games on the road for the ChiSox, while going 5-1-1 in the last 7 road games against a right-handed starting pitcher. The Under is 5-0-1 in the last 6 for the Jays vs. RHP, while cashing at a 4-1-1 clip in the last 6 at home, too.
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