The New York Yankees (70-49) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (28-91) on Monday, August 12th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on YES. The Yankees 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 Cubs. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Yankees vs. White Sox Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Yankees (-316)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs

• The Yankees have scored an average of 7.8 runs per game in their last 5 road games.
• The Yankees have won 4 of their last 5 road games.
• The Yankees have a league rank of 2nd in the AL East, while the White Sox are 15th in the AL Central.
• The Yankees have a better away record (38-22) compared to the White Sox’s home record (17-42).
• The Yankees have won 6 of their last 10 games, while the White Sox have lost 9 of their last 10 games.

Yankees vs White Sox

The Yankees Are Coming Off A Win

The Yankees’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Rangers, closing out their series with an 8-7 win. After allowing one run to the Rangers in the top of the first, the Yankees responded with three runs of their own. New York went on to add another five runs in the 3rd inning.

Starting for the Yankees was Marcus Stroman, who picked up the win and went five innings, giving up just one run on four hits. He only had one strikeout in the outing and got the win.

Heading into today’s game, the Yankees are tied with the Orioles for the AL East lead with a 70-49 record. They are 7.5 games ahead of the Red Sox in the division. On the road, the Yankees have a 38-22 record, and they have covered the run line in five straight road games. Against the run line as the favorite, they are 42-53, and as the underdog, they are 20-4.

This season, the Yankees’ over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 7-10-2. Their average run total per game is 9.3, and the over has hit in their last two games. So far, 15.1% of their games have had over/under lines of 9 runs, while 68.9% have had lower totals.

Luis Gil Gets The Start For The Yankees

New York is sending right-hander Luis Gil to the mound today vs. the White Sox. He has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 12-5 with a 3.06 ERA. Gil’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.11. In his 22 appearances, he has turned in nine quality starts and is averaging 10.56 strikeouts per nine innings. Gil most recently faced the Angels, where he picked up the win, going five innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had allowed at least one earned run in three straight outings. The right-hander has been much better on the road, coming in with a 6-2 record and 3.62 ERA compared to 6-3 with a 5.94 ERA at home.

Yankees Offense Breakdown

Not only do the Yankees lead the league in home runs, but they also have the MLB’s top offense in terms of on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game, and they are even better on the road, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. New York’s lineup has been very patient at the plate, as they are the league’s top-walking team.

Over his last nine games, Aaron Judge has gone 14/29 with three homers, and he is batting .328 for the season. His 106 RBIs are also the best in the league. Juan Soto is also having a great season at the plate, hitting .304 with 30 homers.

The White Sox Took The Last Game Of This Series

Chicago is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 3-1 loss to the Cubs, Chris Flexen was excellent on the mound, allowing no runs and just three hits. They also got a big offensive performance from Korey Lee, going 2/4 with a run scored.

Chad Kuhl took the loss out of the bullpen for the White Sox, as Chicago scored two runs in the 8th to take the lead. Kuhl only recorded one out in the 8th before the Cubs scored their two runs. The White Sox were also the +191 underdog at home going into this game.

As underdogs, the White Sox have struggled this season, with a 23-88 record. Overall, they are 28-91 and are currently 5th in the AL Central, 41.5 games behind the Guardians. The White Sox have a 6-31-2 series record and are coming off a series loss to the Cubs.

Against the run line, the White Sox are 51-68, with a 26-33 record at home. Their games have an average of 8.3 runs, and when the O/U line is 9 runs, their record is 8-11-1. The majority of their games (79.8%) have had lower total lines set.

Ky Bush Gets The Start For The White Sox

Ky Bush is getting the start for the White Sox today and will be taking on the Yankees. In his first start of the season, he took a loss against the Athletics, going 4 innings and giving up 3 earned runs on 2 hits. He struck out 3 and walked 5 in that outing.

White Sox Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense has really struggled this season, as they are dead last in batting average and have the worst on-base percentage in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and are averaging just 3.1 runs per game. The White Sox’s offense has been especially bad at home, as they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game.

Andrew Vaughn is the team’s top power threat so far, as he has 14 homers and is batting .236. He is also on a six-game hitting streak. Andrew Benintendi has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 9/31 in his last eight games with five homers.

Yankees vs White Sox Prediction

Our predicted final score for this Yankees vs. White Sox matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Yankees. However, with the Yankees at -316 on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 9 runs. The Yankees have one of the highest projected run totals of any team today, and we actually have them finishing with 11 hits and hitting the most home runs in the league.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Luis Gil is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, and we have him going five innings. As for White Sox starter Ky Bush, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts and going just over four innings.

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