The Chicago White Sox will head east to Rogers Centre to square off against the Toronto Blue Jays. WGN Channel 9 will showcase this AL matchup and the opening pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.
Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds
Vegas is listing Toronto (+110) as the underdog to Chicago (-130). The total sits at nine runs and bettors can take the over for -125 and the under for +105. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds standing at White Sox +1.5 runs (+170) and Blue Jays -1.5 runs (-180).
The White Sox are 2-0 SU and have gone 1-1 against the spread (ATS). They’ve accumulated 2.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and 0.0 units ATS. The Blue Jays are 2-2 SU and 1-2 ATS. The team’s lost 1.0 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 0.7 units ATS.
Toronto games have an over/under record of zero-3 in 2018. The White Sox have an over/under record of one-1.
The White Sox have gained 1.1 units and are 1-0 ATS when facing a left-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has cashed in one of those games, as opposed to zero that’ve gone under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Blue Jays have lost 2.0 units and are 0-2 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in zero of those games, compared to two that went under.
Right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will get the nod for Chicago. Lopez started eight games last year while finishing the season 3-3 overall with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP.
The Blue Jays have tabbed lefty Jaime Garcia as their starter. Garcia started 27 games last year while finishing the season 5-10 overall with a 4.41 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP.
As a unit, Toronto’s pitchers have allowed 4.3 runs per game overall in 2018. The team’s starting pitching staff has a 5.24 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a solid ERA of just 1.98, a WHIP of 1.02 and a K/9 of 9.2.
Toronto’s hitters have put up 3.8 runs per contest, including 3.8 per game over their last 10 games and 3.8 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .219/.291/.391 over its last five games and is 2-2 SU during that span.
First baseman Justin Smoak and outfielder Kevin Pillar have led the Blue Jays’ hitters this year. Smoak has seven hits, eight RBIs and two runs scored, and Pillar’s line is .462/.500/.769 with six hits, one RBI and four runs.
Compared to his total season slash line of .255/.300/.403, Pillar didn’t do very well against righties at home last season, slashing .208/.250/.303 across 236 plate appearances.
Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Blue Jays, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – UNDER
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The Blue Jays went 3-3 SU against the White Sox last season.
The White Sox’ bullpen posted 6.48 ERA against the Blue Jays last year.
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