The Pittsburgh Pirates (46-48) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (27-69) on Saturday, July 13th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on SN PT. The Pirates 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 Pirates. First pitch is set for 1:10 CT.
Pirates vs. White Sox Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Pirates (-152)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- The Pirates have scored 4 or more runs in 8 of their last 15 games, showing consistent offensive production.
- The Pirates have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, indicating recent positive momentum.
- The Pirates have won 4 of their last 6 away games, demonstrating strong road performance.
- The White Sox have lost 7 of their last 10 games, indicating a recent struggle in form.
- The White Sox have a poor home record of 17-32, suggesting they struggle to win at home.
Pirates vs White Sox
Pittsburgh picked up a 4-1 road win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Pirates offense got off to a fast start, scoring two runs in the first and adding two more in the 5th. On the other side, the White Sox got on the board with one run in the 3rd but couldn’t muster any more offense.
Marco Gonzales only went five innings for the Pirates but gave up just one run and picked up the win. David Bednar closed things out. Jonathan Cannon had a rough outing for the White Sox, taking the loss.
Ke’Bryan Hayes was the only Pirates hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 2/4 with an RBI. Paul DeJong did the same for the White Sox, also going 2/4.
As the favorite, Pittsburgh is 19-19 straight up and 38-18 against the run line. Their overall run line record is 51-43 with an average run margin of -0.2. The Pirates have an over/under record of 44-49 this season, with games averaging 8.4 runs per game.
Following two straight wins, the Pirates are 46-48 overall and 7.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. Their series record for the season is 12-13-5. The under has hit in their last two games, and the O/U record in games with an 8.5 run total is 18-11.
Luis L. Ortiz Gets The Start For The Pirates
Luis L. Ortiz is getting the start for the Pirates today as he faces the White Sox on the road. So far this season, he has made 24 appearances and two of them have been quality starts. Ortiz’s record for the season is 4-2, and he most recently pitched on July 7th, where he went six innings, didn’t give up an earned run, and finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up four hits and didn’t issue a walk. Looking back at his last six outings, Ortiz has given up at least one homer in three of them.
Pirates Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. As a team, the Pirates are batting just .229, which is 17th in the MLB, and are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts and on-base percentage.
Bryan Reynolds has been swinging a hot bat for the Pirates, hitting .278 over his last nine games with four homers. For the season, he is batting .274 with 17 home runs and 56 RBIs. Oneil Cruz has also been a solid power threat for the Pirates, as he has gone deep 14 times this season.
Chicago has struggled as underdogs this season, posting a 22-66 record, but they have been better when favored, going 5-3. Overall, the White Sox are 44-52 against the run line, with an average run margin of 3.0 runs in their wins and 3.6 runs in their losses.
Currently on a three-game under streak, the White Sox have an over/under record of 43-49 for the season. In games with an 8.5 run total, they have a 11-10 O/U record. The White Sox are 5th in the AL Central with a 27-69 record, trailing the Guardians by 31.5 games.
Chris Flexen Gets The Start For The White Sox
Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Twins on July 8th, Flexen went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and he issued one homer in that outing. Looking back further, Flexen has made five straight starts without a win, going 0-2 during that stretch. The right-hander has a record of 2-7 this season, along with an ERA of 4.95 and WHIP of 1.39. Opposing batters are hitting .257 off Flexen this season.
White Sox Offense Breakdown
Chicago’s offense has been struggling this season, as they are last in the league in both team batting average and OPS. They are also 30th in the league in runs scored, averaging just 3.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .220, and their on-base percentage of .282 is also near the bottom of the league.
Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. are tied for 2nd on the team with 11 homers apiece, but both players are batting under .240 for the season. Paul DeJong has a team-high 37 RBIs and is 12th in the league with 16 homers. Over his last 10 games, Lenyn Sosa is batting .293 with a homer, while Martín Maldonado has gone deep three times in his last five games and is currently on a four-game hitting streak.
Pirates vs White Sox Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Pirates vs. White Sox game is to take the Pirates on the money line at -152. We have the Pirates winning this one by a score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, you could also look to the over/under line, which is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at some potential player props, Luis L. Ortiz is projected to finish with six strikeouts, while Chris Flexen is projected to finish with four. Offensively, the Pirates are projected to finish with 10 strikeouts, compared to the White Sox with nine.
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Last updated:July 13, 2024 Pirates, White Sox