Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox Pick 7/5/23
Date: Wednesday, July 5th, 8:10 ET
Location: Guaranteed Rate Field
TV: NSPCH
Money Line: Blue Jays -125/White Sox +105
Total Line: 9
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Chicago White Sox and the Blue Jays on Wednesday, July 5th at Guaranteed Rate Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOR | -125 | -1.5 | O 9 (-114) |
| CHW | +105 | +1.5 | U 9 (-107) |
Blue Jays vs. White Sox Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| George Springer | 1 | CF |
| Bo Bichette | 2 | SS |
| Brandon Belt | 3 | 1B |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 4 | 1B |
| Matt Chapman | 5 | 3B |
| Whit Merrifield | 6 | 2B |
| Daulton Varsho | 7 | RF |
| Danny Jansen | 8 | C |
| Kevin Kiermaier | 9 | CF |
| José Berríos | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | 1 | LF |
| Tim Anderson | 2 | SS |
| Luis Robert Jr. | 3 | CF |
| Eloy Jiménez | 4 | DH |
| Andrew Vaughn | 5 | 1B |
| Gavin Sheets | 6 | RF |
| Yasmani Grandal | 7 | C |
| Jake Burger | 8 | 3B |
| Elvis Andrus | 9 | SS |
| Lance Lynn | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Toronto Blue Jays: 46-40 SU / OU 39-44 / Runline 37-49
So far this season, the Blue Jays have an overall record of 46-40, putting them 4th in the AL East. Currently, they are 10 games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 23-22 and 23-18 at home. The team’s series record is 16-11.
- The Blue Jays have five straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of 0.2.
- The Blue Jays have been favored in 72.1% of their games and have runline records of 16-25 and 21-24 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Blue Jays have an over/under record of just 39-44.
So far this season, the White Sox have an overall record of 37-50, putting them 4th in the AL Central. Currently, they are seven games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 17-29 and 20-21 at home. The team’s series record is 8-17-2.
- The White Sox have covered the runline in 50.6% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.7
- The White Sox have been favored in 39.1% of their games and have runline records of 21-20 and 23-23 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the White Sox have an over/under record of just 40-42.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | 17 | 17 | 101 | 8-6 | 3.74 | 1.20 | 13 |
The Blue Jays will turn to starter José Berríos who has an overall record of 8-6. After 17 appearances, his ERA is 3.74 and he has a K/9 figure of 0.9. Also, he has compiled a FIP of 4.09 and an OBP of .301.
In José Berríos’ most recent outing, he took the loss in a 5-0 defeat against the Red Sox. Even though, Berríos lasted six innings, he gave up four runs on five hits.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | 17 | 17 | 96 | 5-8 | 6.47 | 1.50 | 22 |
Lance Lynn has an overall record of 5-8, and will get the start for the White Sox. With 17 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 6.47, while his K/9 figure is 1.2. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.10 and an OBP of .336.
In Lance Lynn’s previous game, he allowed five runs and eight hits against the Angels. Lynn added a win to his resume as the White Sox won by a score of 9-7.
Blue Jays vs. White Sox Offense Outlook
With 4.5 runs per game, Toronto is ranked 15th in the league in terms of runs scored this season. So far, they have hit 96 home runs, placing them in the middle of the pack. Their current batting average of .260 is 6th in the league. While their home batting average ranks 10th, they rank 5th on the road.
Toronto Blue Jays Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | .315 | .344 | .503 | 51 | 15 | 3 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | .277 | .349 | .455 | 54 | 13 | 4 |
| George Springer | .266 | .328 | .414 | 35 | 12 | 13 |
Toronto Blue Jays Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | .250 | 4 | 4 | 2 | .700 |
| Brandon Belt | .200 | 3 | 4 | 2 | .500 |
| Matt Chapman | .200 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .467 |
| George Springer | .170 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .290 |
| Bo Bichette | .170 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .330 |
With 4.2 runs per game, Chicago is ranked 20th in the league in terms of runs scored this season. So far, they have hit 100 home runs, placing them in the middle of the pack. Their current batting average of .239 is 16th in the league. While their home batting average ranks 15th, they rank 28th on the road.
Chicago White Sox Top Hitters vs. Righties
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | .274 | 1 | .357 | .301 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | .233 | 18 | .493 | .321 |
| Andrew Vaughn | .230 | 9 | .416 | .306 |
| Yasmani Grandal | .262 | 3 | .366 | .298 |
| Eloy Jiménez | .247 | 9 | .454 | .318 |
Chicago White Sox Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Robert Jr. | .353 | 7 | 6 | 2 | .760 |
| Eloy Jiménez | .423 | 8 | 3 | 1 | .623 |
| Zach Remillard | .267 | 5 | 2 | 0 | .383 |
| Tim Anderson | .330 | 7 | 5 | 0 | .430 |
| Andrew Benintendi | .200 | 4 | 3 | 0 | .300 |
Free MLB Pick
Berrios doesn’t have great back numbers against the Chisox, but pitched well in his lone start against them this season. The Jays have owned the White Sox this season. Take Toronto -122
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