The Los Angeles Dodgers (49-31) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (21-59) on Tuesday, June 25th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on NBCS. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the White Sox are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.
Dodgers vs White Sox
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs White Sox series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as slight favorites at -117 and squeaked out a 3-0 win. The Dodgers offense only had two more hits than the White Sox and struck out eight times, but still picked up a win.
James Paxton got the start for the Dodgers, going five innings and striking out six without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Alex Vesia got the save. Garrett Crochet only went 5 2/3 innings for the White Sox, giving up six hits and striking out six.
Miguel Rojas was the only player in the game to score more than one run, as he crossed the plate for the Dodgers twice and went 2/4. Freddie Freeman also had a two-hit game for Los Angeles. Tommy Pham did the most damage for the White Sox, going 2/4.
Los Angeles is 49-31 overall this season, and they lead the NL West by 8.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers have taken the first two games of this series vs. the White Sox and have an NL West division record of 16-11 this year.
So far, the Dodgers have been really good as the favorite, going 47-28, and they are 2-3 as the underdog. At home, the Dodgers are 25-16 and 24-15 on the road. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 16-10-1, and they have won two straight series on the road.
The Dodgers are 41-39 against the run line this season, including a 22-17 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 39-36 when favored on the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.1, while it’s -2.7 in losing games.
When the Dodgers are on the road, the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their season average of 8.6 runs per game. Overall, the Dodgers have played to a 40-40 over/under record this season, and their games have averaged a line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 9.5 runs, the Dodgers have gone 2-4 to the over. In 82.5% of their games, the line has been set lower than 9.5 runs.
Bobby Miller Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Bobby Miller and the Dodgers are on the road to take on the White Sox. Miller has started 3 games this season, and he is coming off a no-decision against the Rockies in which he went 6 1/3 innings. In his first start of the season, he took the loss against the Cubs, going just 1 2/3 innings.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the best hitters in the league this season, batting .318 with 23 homers and 58 RBIs. He has been even better of late, going 11/27 in his last seven games with four homers and 12 RBIs. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 18 homers and is 6th in the league with 54 RBIs.
As a team, the Dodgers are 4th in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league’s top home run hitting teams and have the best on-base percentage and OPS in the league.
With an overall record of 21-59, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 31 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 6-21 this year. Chicago is on a two-game losing streak, and they lost the series opener vs. the Dodgers.
At home, the White Sox are just 13-26 this year, and they are only 8-33 on the road. So far, they have been the underdog in most of their games, going 18-59 as the underdog. As for their overall series record, the White Sox are 4-19-2 and have lost four straight series.
When the White Sox win, they win big, with an average run margin of +2.9 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.9 runs per game. As a result, their run line record is 35-45, and they are 18-21 against the run line at home. They are 3-0 against the run line as the favorite, but have lost three straight games against the run line at home.
Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 36-41. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9.5 runs, the over has hit in all three games. However, the White Sox have only had three games with an over/under line of 9.5 runs this season, as 96.2% of their games have had lower lines.
Chris Flexen Gets The Start For The White Sox
Right-hander Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Dodgers at home. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 2-6 with an ERA of 5.03. Flexen’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.39. Looking at his overall numbers, Flexen has allowed 11 home runs and is averaging 3.56 walks per nine innings compared to 7 strikeouts. The right-hander has made three quality starts this year. In his last outing, Flexen gave up one earned run in six innings of work, finishing with a no-decision. Before that, he had allowed at least two homers in three straight starts.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has struggled this season, as they are averaging just 3 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. They are also dead last in team batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS. The White Sox have also been one of the worst home run-hitting teams in the league this season. However, they do have a couple of hitters who have been swinging the bat well of late, including Andrew Vaughn, who is hitting .286 over his last 10 games.
For the season, Vaughn is batting .236 with a team-high 35 RBIs and 9 homers. Paul DeJong has also been a bright spot in terms of power, as his 14 homers is the best mark on the team and 11th in the league. However, his batting average is just .235 for the year.
Dodgers vs White Sox Prediction
Our prediction for the Dodgers vs. White Sox game is to take the under at 9.5 runs. We see the Dodgers coming out on top by a final score of 5-4. However, with the Dodgers being the money line favorite, the payout isn’t worth the risk.
Looking at some potential player props, we have Bobby Miller finishing with six strikeouts compared to Chris Flexen with just four. As for the team’s offensive production, the Dodgers are projected to finish with nine hits compared to the White Sox with nine.
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Last updated:June 28, 2024 Dodgers, White Sox