The Chicago White Sox (25-64) travel to face off against the Miami Marlins (30-57) on Friday, July 5th. This game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami and televised on NBCS. Both the White Sox and Marlins are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 6:10 CT.

White Sox vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Marlins (-115)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs

• The Marlins have won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
• The Marlins have scored an average of 5.5 runs per game in their last 6 home games.
• The White Sox have lost 8 out of their last 10 games.
• The White Sox have a poor away record with only 9 wins and 35 losses.
• The Marlins have a higher league rank (24th) compared to the White Sox (30th).

White Sox vs Marlins

The Marlins Took The Last Game Of This Series

The White Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Guardians with an 8-4 loss. Chicago was the +193 underdog on the money line going into this road matchup. Things started off well for the White Sox, as they got on the board with a run in the 2nd inning but gave up the lead right away as the Guardians scored four times in the bottom of the second.

Chicago started Jared Shuster, and he took the loss, going only two innings and giving up six earned runs on four hits. The White Sox’s offense scored their other three runs in the 6th but could only cut the Guardians’ lead down to 4. Lenyn Sosa had a big game at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.

Chicago has struggled this season, with a 25-64 record, putting them 31 games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. Against the run line, they are 41-48, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game, with an over/under record of 41-45.

As underdogs, the White Sox are 20-63, but as favorites, they are 5-1. They have an overall series record of 6-21-2 and are 4-6 in their last 10 games. So far this season, they are 9-35 on the road and 16-29 at home.

Drew Thorpe Gets The Start For The White Sox

Drew Thorpe is getting the start for the White Sox on the road against the Marlins. He has picked up wins in each of his first two starts, and in his last outing, he went 6 innings and gave up 2 earned runs. He has yet to throw a perfect game, no-hitter, or complete game this season.

White Sox Offense Breakdown

Andrew Vaughn has been the White Sox’s most consistent hitter this season, batting .244 with a team-high 41 RBIs and 11 homers. Paul DeJong has also been a solid power threat for the White Sox, as he is 10th in the league with 16 homers. Both players have been swinging the bat well of late, with Vaughn on a six-game hitting streak and DeJong having gone deep three times in his last nine games.

Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in the league in scoring at just 3.2 runs per game. They have also been one of the league’s worst teams in terms of on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and batting average. As a team, they are also 20th in home runs.

The Marlins Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Marlins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Red Sox with a 6-5 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the 9th. Miami was the +133 underdog at home going into the game.

Kyle Tyler put together a good start for the Marlins, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just two runs on three hits. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. The Marlins’ offense was carried by Jesús Sánchez, who went 3/5 with a homer and two RBIs.

When favored, the Marlins have struggled, going just 3-12 straight up and 1-14 against the run line. However, as underdogs, they have a winning record against the run line at 37-35. Miami’s overall run line record is 38-49, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.

Currently, the Marlins are in 5th place in the NL East with a 30-57 record, trailing the Phillies by 27 games. They have lost four straight games and are just behind the Nationals for 4th place in the division.

Bryan Hoeing Gets The Start For The Marlins

Miami is starting right-hander Bryan Hoeing today, and he has made 11 appearances out of the bullpen this season. Hoeing has a record of 0-0 and an ERA of 1.83. So far, he has not taken a loss or earned a win this season. Hoeing has finished with a no-decision in each of his last four outings. His most recent outing came on May 1st, where he went 1 2/3 innings out of the bullpen and didn’t give up a run. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in three straight outings.

Marlins Offense Breakdown

As a team, the Marlins are averaging just 3.5 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. This doesn’t get much better on the road, as they are averaging only 3 runs per contest. Miami’s offense has also been the worst home run hitting team in the league this season. Their team batting average of .231 is 18th in the league and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS.

Bryan De La Cruz has been the Marlins’ top power threat this season, as his 15 homers is 11th in the league and leads the team. He is batting just .241, but that is good enough for 4th on the team. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has also been a solid power threat, with 10 homers and a team-best batting average of .259. Over his last seven games, Jesús Sánchez has gone 9/24 with two homers and four RBIs.

White Sox vs Marlins Prediction

Our pick for this White Sox vs. Marlins matchup is to take the Marlins on the money line, with the payout sitting at -115. We have the Marlins winning this one by a score of 5-4.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Drew Thorpe is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, and his White Sox are projected to finish with eight as a team. As for the Marlins, they are projected to finish with eight as a team.

Offensively, the White Sox are projected to finish with eight hits, compared to the Marlins, who are projected to finish with eight. However, the White Sox are projected to finish with the third-fewest runs in the league today.

As for the Marlins, they are projected to finish with the second-fewest runs in the league today. But with the payout sitting at -115, we see them as the best option for a money line pick.

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