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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (32-33) and Chicago White Sox (17-48) conclude a 4-game series Sunday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: White Sox lead 2-1

The Red Sox dropped their 2nd straight game in the series on Saturday, 6-1.  RHP Brayan Bello was beat up for 5 ER on 9 hits over 4 2/3 IP. Their only run was a HR from RF Bobby Dalbec. Boston is 2-4 in its last 6 road games.

Chicago will try to break a 6-series losing streak on Sunday. RHP Nick Nastrini had his best start of the season, allowing 1 ER on 2 hits in 4 1/3 IP. RF Gavin Sheets was the offensive hero for the White Sox, going 3-for-4 with a grand slam in the 5th inning.

Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

RHP Zack Kelly vs. RHP Chris Flexen

Kelly (0-1, 2.04 ERA) makes his 1st start of the season. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 17 2/3 IP in 12 relief appearances.

  • Last appearance: No-decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 9-0 home victory over the Atlanta Braves last Wednesday
  • 2024 road splits: 0-0, 1.50 ERA, 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K in 4 games

Flexen (2-5, 5.19 ERA) makes his 14th appearance (12th start). He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 59 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 7-6 loss at Chicago Cubs Tuesday
  • Career vs Red Sox: 1-0, 3.60 ERA, 15 IP, 14 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 10 K in 4 games

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Red Sox at White Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -162 (bet $162 to win $100) | White Sox +136 (bet $100 to win $136)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (-104) | White Sox +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 7, Red Sox 6

Moneyline.

BET WHITE SOX (+138).

I feel like this game is a toss up especially with the Red Sox putting an opener out there. It’s almost like waiving the white flag and trying to get back on the plane to Boston.

I’ll take the plus-odds on Chicago, which has outscored the Red Sox 13-3 over the last 2 games.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to focus my bet on the moneyline and not worry about the run line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

I see this game as a shootout. When you look at this pitching situation, it definitely sets up for a lot of offense. It definitely helps the Over cause when the White Sox allow MLB’s 2nd-most runs per game (5.31). The Red Sox are putting out a kid making his 1st career start and Boston has allowed 7 and 6 runs the last 2 games.

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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Chicago White Sox (15-48) welcome the Boston Red Sox (32-31) to Guaranteed Rate Field Friday for the 2nd game of their 4-game series. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Red Sox lead 1-0

The White Sox have lost 14 straight games with just 3 of those coming by 1 run and 8 of them coming at home. Chicago dropped the 1st game of the series 14-2 Thursday. Boston used two 4-run innings to jump ahead and never looked back. The White Sox are 26-37 against the spread (ATS) on the season and sit 5th in the AL Central.

The Red Sox, who are 18-13 on the road this season, have won 2 straight, splitting a series with the Atlanta Braves prior to their Thursday win. Boston has won 4 of its last 6. Despite an above-.500 record, the Red Sox sit 3rd in the AL East and are just 28-35 ATS on the season.

Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

RHP Cooper Criswell vs. LHP Garrett Crochet

Criswell (3-2, 3.92 ERA) makes his 10th start. The rookie has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 43 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-3 home victory over Detroit Tigers Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-1, 4.82 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 1 HR, 7.7 K/9 in 4 starts
  • Career vs. White Sox: 0-0, 3.38 ERA (2 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 1 relief appearance of 8-7 home victory with Tampa Bay Rays April 21, 2023

Crochet (5-5, 3.49 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 in 69 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 4-3 road loss in 10 innings to Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-3, 2.50 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 11 ER), 0.86 WHIP, 3 HR, 13.8 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Red Sox: 0-1, 3.00 ERA (3 IP, 1 ER), 2.00 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 4 relief appearances

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Red Sox at White Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:03 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | White Sox -106 (bet $106 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+142) | White Sox +1.5 (-172)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 5, Red Sox 4

Moneyline

BET WHITE SOX (-106).

The White Sox have lost 14 straight, so the books making this the moneyline odds is alarming.

However, it is because of Crochet’s play. The White Sox are 5-8 when he takes the mound, but he has gone at least 5 innings and allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 7 straight games. The White Sox are 4-2 in his last 6 starts. Chicago has scored 14 runs in its last 3 games.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox have allowed 23 runs in Criswell’s last 4 starts and have lost 4 of their last 8 games. Boston is just 7-8 over its last 15 road games.

The White Sox have their bats heating up with a strong option on the mound. Expect them to snap their losing streak, and bet WHITE SOX (-106).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no great option on the run line. The White Sox are far too expensive as run-line underdogs. A bettor would pay almost twice the potential return for a team that’s struggled over the last few weeks.

On the flip side, the Red Sox are too risky as run-line favorites given Crochet’s strong play as of late. Ultimately, avoid a run-line play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-118).

The White Sox have gone Over in 4 straight games and are 5-0-1 O/U in their last 6. Chicago has scored at least 3 runs in 5 of its last 6 games and at least 5 in 3 of its last 6.

The Red Sox have gone north of the total in 5 of their last 6 games as well and allowed at least 8 runs in 2 of their last 4. Boston has been solid offensively, scoring at least 6 runs in 4 of its last 6 games.

Considering the trends for both sides, back OVER 7.5 (-118).

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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Red Sox (31-31) and Chicago White Sox (15-47) open up a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: 1st meeting; White Sox won 4-2 in 2023

The Red Sox are just 5-7 in their last 12 games, although they were able to split a 2-game set against the visiting Atlanta Braves recently. Boston was victorious 9-0 Wednesday afternoon as a -110 favorite. SP Nick Pivetta allowed only 1 hit in 7 innings with 9 strikeouts, while 3B Rafael Devers drove in 3 with 2 HRs and CF Jarren Duran tripled and homered.

The White Sox lost to the crosstown rival Cubs by a score of 7-6 both Tuesday and Wednesday, making it 13 straight losses for the Windy City’s AL club. The White Sox own the worst record in MLB, and manager Pedro Grifol’s time as manager may be running out according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

RHP Tanner Houck vs. RHP Jake Woodford

Houck (5-5, 1.85 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 78 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-3 home victory vs. Detroit Tigers Friday
  • Has allowed only 1 HR this season; HR/9 (0.12) and HR/FB % (2.0%) are lowest in MLB
  • Career vs. White Sox: 0-3, 5.93 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.68 WHIP, 5.3 K/9 in 4 games (3 starts)

Woodford (0-1, 6.23 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 4 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 7-2 home setback vs. Toronto Blue Jays May 28.
  • Triple-A Charlotte stats: 1-3, 5.26 ERA (49 2/3 IP, 29 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, 7.6 K/9 in 10 starts

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Red Sox at White Sox odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:27 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -235 (bet $235 to win $160) | White Sox +194 (bet $100 to win $194)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (-146) | White Sox +1.5 (+122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, White Sox 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Way too much juice to lay with Boston (-235) on its own, although you can always consider it in a parlay. I would rather take a shot on the White Sox ML Friday with SP Garrett Crochet taking the bump against a Red Sox lineup that leads MLB in K% vs. LHP.

Run line/Against the spread

BET RED SOX -1.5 (-146).

The White Sox have lost 17 of their last 18 games and closer RP Michael Kopech described their situation as “not fun.” — surprise, surprise.

Neither is the idea of backing the White Sox, even getting a run and a half. Devers enters Thursday action ranked in the top 8 in the AL in homers (13 — 8th) and OBP (.380 — 6th).

The Red Sox have a clear advantage in both the hitting and pitching departments and they should win by multiple runs. Plus, RF Tyler O’Neill just returned Wednesday from a 10-day IL stint for knee inflammation.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).

Over the last month, both teams are in the bottom 6 in terms of walk percentage (White Sox 7.0%, Red Sox 7.1%), plus Houck has issued only 4 free passes over his last 20 innings. DH Eloy Jimenez is still out for Chicago and 1B Andrew Vaughn is hitting .211, so I would not expect this White Sox lineup to do much damage.

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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Red Sox (39-37) and Chicago White Sox (32-44) meet Friday for the opener of a 3-game series. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023; Chicago won 4-2 last season

Boston lost 6-0 Thursday as a +122 road underdog vs. the Minnesota Twins. The Red Sox dropped back-to-back games on Wednesday and Thursday to split the 4 game series. Boston won 6 straight games from June 14-20, including the first 2 road games at Minnesota, and now sits at 18-19 on the road this season.

The White Sox lost 6-3 as -108 home favorites Wednesday vs. the Texas Rangers, losing the series 2-1. Chicago is 3-7 in its last 10 contests and has lost 4 of its last 5 games to fall to 18-19 at home on the season.

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Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

RHP Brayan Bello vs. RHP Lucas Giolito

Bello (4-4, 3.49 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 59 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 8 K in a 6-2 home win Sunday vs. New York Yankees
  • First career start vs. Chicago

Giolito (5-4, 3.54 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 86 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 8 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 4-3 road win Saturday vs. Seattle Mariners
  • Career vs. Boston: 1-1, 5.63 ERA (24 IP, 15 ER), 28 H, 14 BB, 29 K across 5 starts

Red Sox at White Sox odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:40 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | White Sox -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+145) | White Sox +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 4, Red Sox 2

Moneyline

LEAN WHITE SOX (-105).

The Red Sox are the hotter team as they enter off wins in 6 of their last 8 games, but Chicago has got the better of Boston in recent meetings. The White Sox won 4 of 6 matchups in 2022, and the Red Sox are 1-5 in Bello’s last 6 series-opening starts, according to covers.com.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The White Sox at +1.5 (-175) should be a pretty safe bet, but the line here is not worth the juice. Bet on the moneyline and/or O/U instead.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8.5 (-115).

The Under is 3-2-1 in Chicago’s last 6 outings and 5-2 in the past 7 Boston-Chicago meetings. The Under is also 6-0 in Chicago’s last 6 series openers and 4-0 in Giolito’s last 4 starts vs. the AL East, all per covers.com.

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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Boston Red Sox (20-23) and Chicago White Sox (22-21) meet for the final time this season Thursday, squaring off at Guaranteed Rate Field at 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: White Sox lead 4-1.

The Red Sox had their 6-game winning streak snapped with Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the White Sox. But since losing 5 straight earlier this month, they’ve gone 10-4 in their last 14 games. They scored at least 5 runs in each of their last 6 wins and now rank 10th in runs scored and 6th in batting average.

The White Sox are 3-1 in their last 4 games, although they’ve been outscored by the Red Sox 17-4 in the first 2 games of the series. P Lucas Giolito gave the White Sox 6 innings of 1-run ball Wednesday, while 3B Jake Burger’s 3-run HR was the difference in the game.

Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

RHP Michael Wacha vs. LHP Dallas Keuchel

Wacha (3-0, 1.76 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 30 2/3 IP.

  • Red Sox are 5-1 in Wacha’s 6 starts this season, only losing his April 11 debut against the Detroit Tigers. Boston has scored at least 4 runs in each of his last 5 starts.
  • Hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in a start and opponents haven’t scored more than 3 runs in any of his 6 starts.

Keuchel (2-4, 6.60 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 through 30 IP.

  • White Sox are 3-4 in his starts this season, including a 3-2 win vs. the Red Sox in Boston May 8.
  • Gave up 6 R in 4 IP in last start May 14 vs. the New York Yankees, walking 3 and striking out zero batters.

Red Sox at White Sox odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:59 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Red Sox -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | White Sox -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+140) | White Sox +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

Red Sox 5, White Sox 3

Money line

When Wacha is on the mound, the Red Sox have not only given him good run support (4-plus runs in 5 starts), but he’s limited opponents to 2 or fewer runs each time. The White Sox have a powerful lineup and while Wacha  doesn’t generate a lot of swings and misses, he gets batters out.

Bet the RED SOX (-112) to win this game outright on the road.

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Run line/Against the spread

I think the Red Sox will win this game, but the better value is on them to win outright, not by 2 runs. I would LEAN toward RED SOX -1.5 (+140) because it’s at plus money, but the bulk of my wager would be on Boston to win straight-up instead of covering the spread.

Over/Under

The Over is just 17-23-3 in Red Sox games this year and 17-24-2 in Chicago’s 43 games, so neither team has been pushing the total Over very often.

I expect Wacha to slow down Chicago’s offense and while the Red Sox could get to Keuchel early, their bats cooled off a bit Wednesday. Bet the UNDER 9.5 (-130).

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Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Boston Red Sox at Chicago White Sox odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Boston Red Sox (20-22) meet the Chicago White Sox (21-21) Wednesday for the second game of their 3-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Red Sox vs. White Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Boston beat the brakes off Chicago 16-3 Tuesday in the series opener. The Red Sox’s lineup roughed up White Sox SP Dylan Cease for 7 runs on 2 homers and 8 hits over 3 innings and hit 4 home runs and 5 doubles for the game.

Season series: Chicago leads 3-1 but Boston has a plus-8 run differential in those meetings.

Red Sox at White Sox projected starters

LHP Rich Hill vs. RHP Lucas Giolito

Hill is 1-1 with a 3.90 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 30 IP over 7 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision with 2 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 HR, 1 BB and 2 K in Boston’s 12-6 home win vs. the Seattle Mariners Thursday.
  • vs. White Sox on the current roster: 7.66 FIP with a .257/.353/.523 expected batting average (xBA), wOBA (xwOBA) and slugging percentage (xSLG) slash line, 18.2 K% and 87.7 mph exit velocity (EV) in 44 plate appearances (PA).

Giolito is 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 12.5 K/9 in 31 2/3 IP over 6 starts.

  • Last start: No-decision with 5 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 2 BB and 7 K in Chicago’s 6-2 loss at the Kansas City Royals last Wednesday.
  • 2021 vs. the Red Sox: Loss, 11-4, April 19 in Boston with 1 IP, 7 ER, 8 H, 2 HR, 2 BB and 0 K.
  • vs. Red Sox on the current roster: 6.98 FIP with a .271/.344/.439 xBA-xwOBA-xSLG slash line, 21.7 K% and 86.6 mph EV in 46 PA.

Red Sox at White Sox odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Red Sox +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | White Sox -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-160) | White Sox -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Red Sox at White Sox picks and predictions

Prediction

White Sox 7, Red Sox 4

Money line

LEAN WHITE SOX (-165) because I’m not in love with this price but Chicago’s lineup nukes lefties and Giolito is a “top-of-the-rotation” guy whereas Hill is a “bottom-of-the-rotation” innings eater. The White Sox are 2nd in wRC+ (126) and 3rd in wOBA (.337) vs. lefties, per FanGraphs.

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Chicago is 5-10 RL as a home favorite, Boston is 11-5 RL as a road underdog and 6 of the last 10 Red Sox-White Sox have been 1-run games.

Over/Under

BET the OVER 7.5 (-120) but let’s wait until closer to the first pitch because money is coming in on the Under and we might be able to get a better price later.

Chicago’s lineup nukes lefties and Boston’s has been scalding hot recently. The Red Sox are 1st in wRC+ (156), wOBA (.388), hard-hit rate (43.6%), barrel rate (12.0%) and WAR (4.7) over the last 2 weeks, according to FanGraphs.

Also, neither starter has impressive pitching peripherals thus far and both bullpens have regressed year over year.

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