The Los Angeles Dodgers (50-31) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (21-60) on Wednesday, June 26th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on SNLA. 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 -224 favorites and squeaked out a 4-3 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the White Sox could only muster two more runs in the 5th inning. As for the Dodgers, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 6th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Chicago had a chance to win the game in the 9th, as they scored one run and had the tying run on third base with two outs. However, Evan Phillips closed things out for the Dodgers. Phillips got the save, while Michael Petersen got the win out of the bullpen.
Bobby Miller only went two innings for the Dodgers but gave up just one hit and one earned run. Chris Flexen struggled on the mound for the White Sox, giving up four runs in 5 2/3 innings of work.
With an overall record of 50-31, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 8.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers have won three straight games, and they are closing out their series vs. the White Sox today. So far, they have taken the first two games of the series.
Los Angeles has gone 16-11 against other teams in the NL West this year. At home, they are 25-16 and have gone 25-15 on the road. As the road favorite, the Dodgers are 24-12 this year, and they are 48-28 when favored overall. As for their record as the underdog, the Dodgers are just 2-3 this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 16-10-1 and have won two straight series on the road.
When the Dodgers win, they win big, as their average run margin in victories is 4.0 runs per game. Their overall run-line record is 41-40, and they are 22-18 vs. the run line on the road. They are 39-37 vs. the run line as the favorite, but just 2-3 as the underdog.
The Dodgers are on the road against the White Sox today, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average in Dodgers games this season is 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record on the season is 40-41. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 21-15, and 25.9% of their games have had lines set at 8.5 runs. Their current under streak is at 2 games.
Gavin Stone Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Gavin Stone is looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win vs. the Rockies. In that June 20th outing, he went 5 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, and he had seven strikeouts. Looking at his overall numbers, Stone has made 14 starts, and his record for the season is 8-2. Stone’s ERA is 3.04, and he has a WHIP of 1.20. So far, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 7.09 strikeouts per nine innings. Stone has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 5-1 and 4.06 ERA compared to 3-1 with a 3.27 ERA at home.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear of late for the Dodgers, going 10/26 in his last seven games with five homers and 13 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 24 homers and 60 RBIs, both of which are among the best in the league. Overall, Ohtani is batting .320, which is 2nd on the team.
As a team, the Dodgers have the best on-base percentage in the league and are also the top OPS team in the league. They are also the 3rd ranked home run hitting team in the league and are 5th in runs scored at 5 runs per game.
With an overall record of 21-60, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 32 games for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 6-21 this year. The White Sox have dropped three straight games, and they have lost four straight at home.
This season, the White Sox have really struggled on the road, going 8-33. At home, they are just 13-27. So far, they have been the underdog in most of their games, and they are 18-60 in those matchups. As the favorite, the White Sox are 3-0 this year. They have an overall series record of 4-19-2 and have dropped four straight series.
When the White Sox win, they do so by an average of 2.9 runs per game. In their losses, they lose by an average of 3.8 runs. Overall, they are 36-45 against the run line this season, including a 19-21 mark at home. As the underdog, they are 33-45 against the run line, but as the favorite, they are a perfect 3-0.
The Chicago White Sox will be playing at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for White Sox games this season is 8.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 36-42. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-8, and 21.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. The under has hit in their last two games.
Erick Fedde Gets The Start For The White Sox
Right-hander Erick Fedde gets the start for the White Sox today and comes in with a record of 5-2 and an ERA of 3.05. Looking back at his last outing, Fedde took the loss, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .229 off Fedde this year, and he has turned in eight quality starts. Per nine innings, Fedde is averaging 8.2 strikeouts and 2.29 walks. At home, he is 4-0 with a 1.0 ERA.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago is hoping that Andrew Vaughn can keep his strong season going, as he is batting .236 for the season and leads the team with 35 RBIs. Vaughn is also 2nd on the team with nine homers. Paul DeJong has also been a solid power threat for the White Sox, as he is 11th in the league with 14 homers. However, DeJong is batting just .235 for the season.
As a team, the White Sox are last in the league in runs scored and have the worst team batting average in the MLB. They are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS. Over his last seven games, Andrew Benintendi is batting just .190, but he does have two homers in that stretch. Gavin Sheets is batting .296 over his last eight games.
Dodgers vs White Sox Prediction
Our predicted final score for this one is 5-4 in favor of the Dodgers. However, we are recommending taking the over at 8.5 runs. With the Dodgers on the money line, you could also look to parlay that with the over, as you would get a better payout than just taking the Dodgers straight up.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we do have Gavin Stone finishing with more strikeouts than Erick Fedde. Stone is projected to finish with seven K’s, while Fedde is at five. If you’re looking for a player prop bet, Stone’s strikeout line is a good option.
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Last updated:June 26, 2024 Dodgers, White Sox