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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Chicago White Sox win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Chicago White Sox will win in the 60-game MLB season.

How many games will the Chicago White Sox win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the White Sox’s MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Chicago White Sox’s 2019 recap

The White Sox went 72-89 (.447) a year ago, placing third in the American League Central Division. The Sox went 32-24 against AL Central foes not named the Twins (the Pale Hose went just 6-13 against Minnesota). Chicago averaged 4.4 runs per contest while yielding 5.2.

On the betting rolls, the ChiSox did quite well as heavy underdogs: they went 9-14 with a 38.9% ROI when tagged with a price of +200 or more. But they did finish 78-38 vs. the run line with a 75-80-6 Over/Under record.

Chicago White Sox’s offseason

The Sox added some rotation help for 2020 in SPs Dallas Keuchel and Gio Gonzalez. They also added C Yasmani Grandal, OF Nomar Mazara and DH Edwin Encarnacion. These are veteran pieces added to a youthful and solid organization that ranks near the top third in MLB as far as projected pipeline production.

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Chicago White Sox’s 2020 schedule

The Sox will play 40 games against AL Central opponents – 10 games vs. each – and 20 total games against NL Central clubs. The 60-game schedule was set this way to limit travel since these clubs are geographically close.

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How many games will the Chicago White Sox win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m. ET.

The White Sox O/U win total is 31.5 with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. In a vacuum, this is a team I’d want the Over for in general terms … as in, “figure better things than last year.” But the current 31.5 O/U line begs a prudent watch – hope for 32.5 and hammer the Under.

Chicago White Sox’s World Series odds

In this sprint format, the White Sox are a LIKABLE PLAY AT +2500 to win the Series.

Chicago White Sox’s playoff odds

Chicago is listed at +320 to take the AL Central flag and +1200 to represent the AL in the Fall Classic. Both numbers have workable value; consider the Pale Hose part of any 5-to-8 team variable field action for a variety of these plays.

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Klutch Sports adds White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson to baseball roster

The Klutch Sports roster keeps getting stronger, adding the 2019 AL Batting champion.

Klutch Sports continues to add to their loaded roster of stars in the sports world, adding one of baseball’s most exciting players, Chicago White Sox shortstop and 2019 American League batting champion, Tim Anderson.

Klutch announced the addition of Anderson to the team on their Instagram yesterday. Anderson joins an already loaded roster on the baseball side of Klutch Sports, which is run by agent Brodie Scofield, who joined Klutch earlier this year.

Anderson is a great addition to their team and adds even more star power to the baseball side. Earlier this year, Houston Astros star Alex Bregman switched representation from Klutch Sports after LeBron’s sports media company UNINTERRUPTED announced they would be doing a documentary series on the Astros sign-stealing scandal that exploded in the earlier part of 2020. But that little blip has not stopped the growth of Klutch’s baseball arm, which has become more formidable with the addition of Anderson.

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Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky’s confidence at ‘all-time high’

Despite the Bears’ decisions to trade for Nick Foles and decline his fifth-year option, Mitchell Trubisky is more motivated than ever.

This offseason has been different for Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. And not just because of the coronavirus pandemic and virtual offseason program. Trubisky will now have to compete for the starting quarterback job with veteran Nick Foles.

Not exactly what you’d expect to hear about your former No. 2 overall pick.

Still, it’s a unique opportunity for Trubisky, who’s facing his last shot in Chicago following an ugly 2019 season. Though, to be fair, receiver Allen Robinson might’ve been the only thing that wasn’t ugly on offense last season for Chicago.

The Bears have insisted that they still believe in Trubisky, but they’ve done everything this offseason that indicates otherwise. Whether that’s trading for Foles or declining Trubisky’s fifth-year option, Chicago appears prepared for a future without Trubisky.

Kade McClure, a White Sox pitching prospect and Trubisky’s friend from Mentor, has been in contact with Trubisky this offseason. Despite the Bears’ decisions this offseason, Trubisky is more motivated than ever.

“I texted Mitch right after all of that, and he was like, ‘Let’s go! Let’s go!’ ” McClure said, via The News-Herald. “Mitch is a competitive and confident guy. I don’t think he’s too worried about Nick Foles. He’s motivated more than ever, and definitely not going to bow down to (Foles). I know this, Mitch will fight and compete.”

Trubisky’s regression in his third year was cause for concern. Considering he was headed into his second year of Matt Nagy’s offense, 2019 was supposed to be the year where Trubisky put everything together. Instead, he had his worst year as a pro.

He completed 63.2% of his passes, threw for 3,138 yards for 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season. Trubisky’s passer rating also dipped from 95.4 in 2018 to 83.0 in 2019.

“Mitch knows he had a down year,” said McClure, who played football and basketball with Trubisky at Mentor. “But his confidence is at an all-time high.”

Despite the Bears making the move to trade for Foles, the hope remains that this will be the year where Trubisky finally puts it all together and proves that he’s the quarterback Ryan Pace thought he drafted. We’ll see if that confidence helps Trubisky in his battle with Foles for the starting spot.

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How many games will the Chicago White Sox win in 2020?

Analyzing Chicago White Sox projected wins for the 2020 MLB season.

For a team that finished 17 games under .500 in 2019, the Chicago White Sox have a lot of positive buzz heading into spring training. They undertook a three-year roster rebuild that started in 2017 and there is a growing sentiment that with the investment they made in the offseason, they’re ready to make an upward move toward the Indians and Twins in the A.L. Central.

Chicago White Sox 2019 wins

The White Sox won 72 games last year, but were hovering around .500 for the first three months of the season before collapsing in July (7-17). They finished 26-30 beginning on Aug. 1 and showed resilience as their young core players didn’t fade down the stretch.

Chicago White Sox offseason

The White Sox increased their payroll by $50 million a year with the signing of LHP Dallas Keuchel, C Yasmani Grandal and DH Edwin Encarnacion. Throw in a trade with Texas to acquire OF Nomar Mazara and the White Sox added a lot of talent without gutting the current roster or the farm system. This doesn’t look like a team that is in rebuild mode anymore.

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Chicago White Sox odds to win A.L. Central Division

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list.
Lines last updated at Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.

The White Sox are getting a lot of respect from the oddsmakers at BetMGM at +350 and, in our view, Chicago has the talent to jump past Cleveland. But the Twins are going to suffer a collapse for the White Sox to catch them because Minnesota has added even more power to a team that set the Major League record for home runs last season. Chicago is four deep in the rotation with Lucas Giolito, Keuchel, Reynaldo Lopez and Gio Gonzalez. The number here doesn’t give the return some think it should, so a small bet would make sense here because if Minnesota takes a backward step, 90-92 wins could put Chicago in position to contend.

Chicago White Sox World Series odds

At +3300, the Sox are getting nice return, but it will be gauntlet to get out of the American League, especially as a wild card. Even if they beat out the Twins in the A.L. Central, there are still the Astros and Yankees to contend with in the postseason. They went 14-19 against those three teams last season. PLACE A SMALL WAGER ON THE SOX and package it with a couple of other mid-level long shots and take your chances. Next year, this number will likely be much lower.

How many games will Chicago White Sox win in 2020?

The combination of starting pitcher depth, having three switch-hitters in the starting lineup, employing the defending AL batting champion (Tim Anderson), and adding veteran leadership in Grandal and Encarnacion is enticing. Throw in 34 games with the struggling Royals and Tigers and Chicago could start banking wins like Minnesota and Cleveland have. My over/under for Chicago is 88.5, so I’m all over their BetMGM number of 83.5 (Over -139 / Under +115). Currently bettors have to invest more (-139) in the over for the Sox than any team in MLB. It’s for a valid reason. TAKE THE OVER.

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MLB Futures Betting: 2020 World Series odds, picks and best bets

Predicting who will win the 2020 World Series, with MLB futures betting odds, picks and best bets.

The MLB futures odds for the 2020 World Series were shaken up again last week when the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a blockbuster trade centered upon former AL MVP OF Mookie Betts. After a lengthy delay and a reworked deal which eventually saw the Minnesota Twins acquire SP Kenta Maeda in a separate trade with the Dodgers, we’re now set for spring training to begin Friday, Feb. 21. Below, we’ll look at the 2020 World Series odds, with MLB futures betting picks and tips.

2020 World Series favorites

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole, left, poses for photos with manager Aaron Boone at Legends Club at Yankee Stadium. (Photo Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran – USA TODAY Sports)

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list.
Odds last updated Tuesday at 1:40 p.m. ET.

New York Yankees (+350)

The Yankees, who had their 2019 season end with an American League Championship Series loss to the Houston Astros, head into 2020 as convincing favorites. They’re back to near full-health after a season that saw most regular starters spend a significant portion of the season on the injured list.

They also landed SP Gerrit Cole as the prize fish in free agency. He cements a rotation that ranked just 14th in baseball with a 4.31 ERA last season. It will be best to HOLD OFF on placing a bet on the Yankees, however, as SPs Domingo German (suspension) and James Paxton (injury) are both expected to miss the first half of the season. Hope for a poor start for the Bronx Bombers and jump on a double-digit number in May.

Los Angeles Dodgers (+400)

The Dodgers continue to retool in their quest to overcome postseason failures and win their first World Series since 1988. Betts joins a talented outfield with A.J. Pollock and Cody Bellinger, while Joc Pederson is set to open the season as the fourth outfielder following the failed trade with the Los Angeles Angels.

They’ll need a bounce-back season from LHP David Price, who was also acquired in the Betts deal. Still, he’s more than capable of being at least a steady No. 3 starter behind Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers are the heaviest favorites of any team to win their division at -1000 to win the NL West. This may be the best number they’ll have all season.

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2020 World Series longshots

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) throws against the New York Mets during the first inning at Great American Ball Park. (Photo Credit: David Kohl – USA TODAY Sports)

Cincinnati Reds (+3000)

The Reds head into the season with just the fourth-best odds to win the NL Central at +380. They trail the St. Louis Cardinals (+210), Chicago Cubs (+250) and Milwaukee Brewers (+260). These odds are likely to correct early in 2020 after the Reds went just 75-87 last season.

OF Nicholas Castellanos and 2B Mike Moustakas punch up the lineup, while SP Wade Miley and a full season of Trevor Bauer stock the rotation behind ace Luis Castillo. The bullpen should also be one of the best in baseball.

Chicago White Sox (+3300)

The White Sox have a great advantage by playing in what’s likely to be the weakest division in MLB once again. The Cleveland Indians no longer look like contenders and trade rumors continue to swirl around star SS Francisco Lindor. The ChiSox will need the Twins to fall back to Earth after an offensive explosion last season to have a shot at the AL Central crown. They’re a strong bet to win the division at +350.

On their own merit, the White Sox finally succeeded in adding some star power in free agency – 1B Edwin Encarnacion, C Yasmani Grandal, SP Dallas Keuchel – and traded for OF Nomar Mazara. Top prospects Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert are also expected to play significant roles and be top contributors this season.

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