Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 14, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 14, 2025 ,

MLB Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 5/14

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Chicago White Sox will take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The game is set to start at 7:14 PM and will be played under the lights as a night game. Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between these two teams.

White Sox vs. Reds Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Reds MoneyLine: -225. The Reds have a better record and stronger pitching stats. Nick Lodolo’s ERA of 3.23 gives the Reds an edge over the White Sox.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-116). Both teams have shown average hitting, and the Reds’ pitching is solid, making a high-scoring game unlikely.

Team Trends

  • The Chicago White Sox have a division record of 2-14 this season.
  • The Cincinnati Reds have a road record of 11-12 this season.
  • On May 11th, 2025, the Chicago White Sox won against the Miami Marlins with a score of 4-2.
  • On May 10th, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds won against the Houston Astros with a score of 13-9.
  • TJ Friedl of the Cincinnati Reds hit two home runs against the Atlanta Braves on May 7th, 2025.

White Sox vs Reds Preview

On Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox will play against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The game will start at 7:14 PM, and fans will see Davis Martin on the mound for the White Sox. Martin has a record of 1-4 this season with an ERA of 4.01. He has pitched 42 2/3 innings across 8 games and has 28 strikeouts.

Nick Lodolo will pitch for the Reds. Lodolo has a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 3.23 over 47 1/3 innings. He has started 8 games and struck out 38 batters. This game will feature a matchup between Martin’s right arm and Lodolo’s left arm, making it an interesting pitching duel.

Cincinnati Reds: Key Players and Team Performance

Elly De La Cruz leads the Cincinnati Reds in several categories this season. He has played 43 games with a batting average of .250. De La Cruz has hit 7 home runs and scored 27 runs, both leading the team. TJ Friedl has been a strong player for the Reds, though he is currently dealing with a wrist injury. He has played 40 games with a batting average of .274. Friedl has contributed 3 home runs and 23 runs to the team’s efforts. Matt McLain has struggled with his batting average this season, hitting .168 over 34 games. Despite this, he has managed to hit 5 home runs. McLain has also scored 20 runs, making him a key player for the Reds.

Chicago White Sox: Key Players and Team Stats

Luis Robert Jr. is a top player for the Chicago White Sox. He has played in 38 games and has a batting average of .179. Robert Jr. leads the team with 5 home runs and 19 runs. He is dealing with a knee issue but is expected to play. Miguel Vargas is another important player for the White Sox. He has appeared in 39 games with a batting average of .221. Vargas has hit 3 home runs and scored 17 runs. He also has a calf injury but should be in the lineup. Andrew Vaughn has played 40 games this season. His batting average is .192, and he has hit 5 home runs. Vaughn leads the team with 17 RBIs. The White Sox will rely on him to drive in runs against the Reds.

Final Betting Pick

The Reds are favored on the money line at -225, which reflects their stronger record and pitching stats. Nick Lodolo’s ERA of 3.23 is better than Davis Martin’s 4.01, giving the Reds an advantage on the mound. The White Sox have struggled on the road with a 4-17 record, which further supports the pick for the Reds.

For the over/under, the pick is under 9.0 runs. Both teams have shown average hitting, with the White Sox batting .215 and the Reds batting .236. The Reds’ pitching has been solid, with a team ERA of 3.75, making a high-scoring game unlikely. These factors make the under a reasonable choice for this game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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