New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox MLB Betting Prediction

MLB York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox Prediction 8/14/2024

The New York Yankees (71-50) travel to face off against the Chicago White Sox (29-92) on Wednesday, August 14th. This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and televised on MLBN. 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 Yankees. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Yankees vs. White Sox Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees (-261)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 Runs
  • The Yankees have won 10 out of their last 15 games.
  • The Yankees have scored an average of 6.4 runs per game in their last 15 games.
  • The Yankees have a 7-3 record in their last 10 road games.
  • The Yankees have won 4 out of 5 games against the White Sox this season.
  • The Yankees have a league rank of 2nd in the AL East, while the White Sox are last in the AL Central.

Yankees vs White Sox

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The Yankees offense only mustered four hits in the most recent game of this series, but they still picked up a 4-1 win over the White Sox. Heading into the game, the Yankees were favored at -284 on the money line.

New York got to White Sox starter Jonathan Cannon, who gave up three earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work and took the loss. As for the Yankees, Nestor Cortes put together a good outing, getting the win after going seven innings and not giving up a run.

At the plate, Juan Soto was the difference for the Yankees, as he homered three times, scored three runs, and finished with four RBIs. Aaron Judge also had a two-hit game for New York.

With an overall record of 71-50, the Yankees lead the AL East by a half-game over the Orioles. Heading into today’s game, they have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games and are on a three-game winning streak on the road. The Yankees’ average run margin in wins is 4.1 runs, while in losses, it’s -3.6 runs.

On the run line, the Yankees are 37-25 on the road and 20-4 as underdogs. This season, their games have had an average of 9.3 runs, and their over/under record is 67-50. When the total has been set at 9.5 runs, the over has hit 9 times, with only 4.1% of their games having a higher total line.

Will Warren Gets The Start For The Yankees

Will Warren and the Yankees are on the road to take on the White Sox. Warren is looking to bounce back after giving up 8 runs in his first start of the season. He did have 6 strikeouts in that outing, but he was hit hard, giving up 3 home runs. In his first start of the year, he went 5 1/3 innings and took a no-decision vs. the Phillies.

Yankees Offense Breakdown

So far this season, the Yankees have been the best offense in the league in terms of on-base percentage, and they are also the top scoring team in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, where they are averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 2nd in home runs and have the 2nd best slugging percentage in the league. As a team, they are batting .253, which is 7th best in the league.

Not only do the Yankees have the league’s top offense, but they also have the league’s top two home run hitters in Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. Judge has gone deep 42 times this season, while Soto has 33 homers. Judge is also batting .332 for the season and has gone 10/17 in his last five games. Soto has also been hot of late, going 6/18 in his last five games.

Chicago has been a losing bet on the run line this season, going 52-69 overall. They have a negative run differential both at home and on the road, and they have been a losing bet both as the favorite and the underdog. The White Sox are 24-89 as the underdog and 5-3 as the favorite.

The White Sox are 42.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead with a 29-92 record. They have struggled against AL Central teams, going 8-34. Chicago has dropped two straight games and is 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Davis Martin Gets The Start For The White Sox

Davis Martin will be making his first start at home this season for the White Sox, as he’s taken the mound in two road starts so far. He’s coming off a no-decision against the Athletics, where he went 6 innings and struck out 4. In his first start of the year, he took the loss against the Twins, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up 4 runs.

White Sox Offense Breakdown

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For the White Sox to improve on their league-worst 3.1 runs per game, they will need their offense to start hitting for a better average, as they are batting just .219 as a team. This has also led to them having the worst on-base percentage in the league at just .278. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage.

Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are the top home run hitters for the White Sox this season, but Benintendi is batting just .214 for the season. However, he has been hot of late, going 8/26 in his last six games with four homers. Gavin Sheets is also on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 11/23 in his last six games.

Yankees vs White Sox Prediction

We do like the Yankees to pick up a win on the money line, but with the payout being just -261, we are recommending taking the over at 9.5 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-4 in favor of the Yankees.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Davis Martin is projected to finish with six strikeouts, and he could be a good option if you’re looking for some strikeout props. As for the Yankees, they are projected to finish with 11 K’s.


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